Whoopie pies. Ever made them? Ever eaten them? Ever even heard of them? I’ve always read about whoopee pies (usually in novels set in Amish country) but never actually tasted one. They’re basically two super-puffy, cake-like cookies sandwiched together with some buttercream/marshmallow-y/fluffy icing-type filling. It’s always sounded rather unhealthy to me. Surely one cookie, sans…
Archives for January 2017
A Simple & Sassy Side Dish: Apricot & Zucchini Couscous
Ok, it’s winter. Let’s talk soup. So, I tend to cook a lot of soups. This is for several reasons: I can make it when I have time and stick it in the fridge for the next day, soups are easy to make, and I only have to make one dish if I serve it as a…
Candy Cane Redux Cookies & What Happens When My Baking Cred is Challenged
Hello dear blog readers! You’ve probably noticed that I haven’t been blogging (or baking) as much over the last few weeks. Between some health issues (now resolved, whoot!) and trying to cut down on my baking so that the DH could lose some weight (it’s hard to watch your weight when your wife is always…
New Year, New Blogging Goals (Plus Dreams of Chocolate-Dipped Kale)
A New Year means Big Dreams for my blog! And more importantly, lots of delicious things! I’ve got some pea soup simmering on the stove right now, and dreams of faro and quinoa dance in my head. I was watching a cooking show last night and now I’m all about the ancient grains! (For about…