Tag Archives: baker

Anti-V Day Grapefruit Thyme Shortbread Cookies

I hate Valentine’s Day. It’s a phony holiday. I sound like Holden Caulfield writing a short story about Valentine’s Day, but that’s okay. I stand by my opinion. No one gets off work. Everyone scrambles to get a dinner reservation … Continue reading

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Making My Own Pizza

I’ve wanted to make my own pizza for a long time but I never took the plunge. Part of the reason was because I didn’t own a pizza stone, but it was also because I was intimidated by the process. … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake Muffins

I’ve been craving carrot cake for MONTHS. I satisfied my craving a little at my office holiday party in December, when someone brought a cake for dessert. But when the craving didn’t go away, I took matters into my own … Continue reading

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Alison Roman’s Salted Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Whenever something starts becoming “trendy,” I get a sick feeling in my stomach. Call me a contrarian, or just someone who doesn’t like trends, but a bunch of people doing the same thing makes me very uncomfortable. A few weeks … Continue reading

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Bagels (!!!!)

I was looking for a new baking project the other day and I stumbled upon this recipe for bagels on Lottie + Doof. Yep, I thought to myself. This is happening. I trust Lootie + Doof because Tim (the blogger) … Continue reading

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Cherry Cacao Nib Granola

I’ve been on a granola kick lately. The other day, I started craving a kind I would get in D.C. It had dried cherries and dark chocolate, one of my favorite combos. Stores in St. Louis don’t sell the granola … Continue reading

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Strawberry Pistachio Galette

I’m going to be coming at you with A LOT of strawberry recipes the next few days. You’ve been warned. Yesterday morning I drove out to Belleville, Illinois, to pick strawberries at Eckert’s. I used to go there when I … Continue reading

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The End…and the Beginning

I’m finally finished with my Master’s program. I had my last two classes on Monday and Tuesday, and I’ve spent the last few days saying goodbye to teachers, classmates and friends. Everyone in my graduating class keeps announcing on Facebook … Continue reading

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