Tag Archives: dessert

Strawberry Shortcakes

I have always loved strawberry shortcake.  When I was little, my parents, siblings and I would drive to Belleville, Illinois to Eckert’s Farm and Country Store.  We would go during the Fall to pick apples, and sometimes we would even … Continue reading

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New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe is something of a celebrity on food blogs.  I don’t remember where I first came across it, but now, everywhere I look, it seems to appear; Most recently, it appeared on Pinterest, and one look at the description … Continue reading

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National Ice Cream Month

It’s National Ice Cream Month! I could leave the post at that…the words seem to speak for themselves.  After all, what could be better than having an entire 31 days devoted to one of America’s most beloved desserts? I know … Continue reading

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Farmers Market Blueberry Muffins

This summer, I’ve been learning more about in-season produce.  In the past, I assumed that fruit grew all summer long. I knew certain fruit tasted better during certain months, but didn’t realize that you couldn’t find fresh strawberries, for example, … Continue reading

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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie hasn’t always been at the top of my list of favorite desserts.  In fact, I only tried it for the first time more recently, when I was over at a friend’s house for dinner.  I was a … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

There are few things I love more than Chocolate Chip Cookies. Whether they’re vegan or original, semi-sweet or dark-chocolate, I rarely go a week without one. I think part of the reason I love the cookies so much has to … Continue reading

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Brown Sugar Blueberry Cookies

Usually when I think of blueberries and baking, the first thing that comes to mind are blueberry muffins.  I love the streusel topping, and how the blueberries get plump and juicy in the oven. However, a few weeks ago I … Continue reading

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The Good Pie and Baileys’ Chocolate Bar

Monday night, I went out to dinner and dessert with a bunch of my friends from high school.  The occassion was my friend Rachel’s birthday/graduation/new job, so as you can imagine, there was alot to celebrate.  It was also a … Continue reading

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The Best Double Chocolate Cookies…Ever

I have always been more of a dessert person than a regular food person.  Although times have definitely changed, and I now eat more than my fair share of vegetables, I wasn’t always like this…In fact, I don’t think I … Continue reading

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Concretes, Sundaes and Scoops: St. Louis Frozen Custard

Ever since I moved back to St. Louis from France, I feel like I’m re-discovering the city I grew up in…Especially in terms of food.  Many years have passed since I’ve eaten a hot dog or hamburger, and my stomach … Continue reading

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