Category Archives: Dessert

Peanut Butter Pie with Pretzel Crust

March 14 (3-14 get it?) is national pi day. What better way to celebrate with a pie? Let’s face it, any excuse will work, right? Everyone who knows me knows that I have a deep and abiding hatred of all … Continue reading

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Banana Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels Caramel Sauce

I have a terrible foodie secret. I have never really liked bread pudding. There. It’s out. You know. Bread pudding has always just seemed heavy, dense, soggy, and icky to me. And please, the raisins? Ugh. They soak up fluid … Continue reading

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Happy 100th Birthday, Oreos!

Today, March 6, 2012 is the 100th birthday of Oreo Cookies.  I do know a few people that don’t love Oreo cookies – but not many. Oreos have become a cookie icon in their 100 year history. Even I, organics-make-it-yourself … Continue reading

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White Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbrpint cookies describe a huge variety of flavors, fillings, and textures but they all have one thing in common. Everyone loves them. I made these for Valentine’s Day and they were a big hit – but you could make them … Continue reading

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Lofthouse Cookies

Lofthouse cookies are a recipe that I have been trying to re-create for most of my adult life. I have so many good memories attached to them that eating them is (in most cases) a guaranteed way to lose the … Continue reading

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