Category Archives: Comfort Food

Banana Bread

Posted on February 16, 2023 by angelamara

I have been using this recipe for years, and although I do some experimenting with other banana bread recipes on occasion, I keep coming back to this one. I got the recipe from my friend Marivic. I remember the day … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Waffles

Posted on November 30, 2022 by angelamara

It started snowing here this morning, which is rare for November in Seattle. The girls stared longingly outside, wishing for a snow day. I mean, why wouldn’t they, with a whopping 1/16th of an inch accumulated, and nothing sticking on … Continue reading →

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Cornelia’s Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 26, 2022 by angelamara

Growing up, pumpkin pie was a big deal around our house. It was kind of legendary… well, to us anyway. Every Thanksgiving my mom would make 5 or 6 pumpkin pies, along with all the other traditional fare, and we … Continue reading →

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Flaky All Butter Pie Crust, Made By Hand

Posted on November 8, 2022 by angelamara

Okay, so, there are a million pie crust recipes out there, and a million different techniques. And a million different opinions. Most pie crust recipes pretty much have the same ingredients and same amounts, with very little variation. Flour, salt, … Continue reading →

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Millie’s Fruit and Oat Cookies

Posted on July 12, 2022 by angelamara

I got this recipe from my friend Clark (also part of “music night”, where I got to try Elisa’s fabulous ginger molasses cookies). It was originally a chocolate chip cookie recipe from NYT Cooking, and when I made it as … Continue reading →

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Chewy Molasses Cookies with Fresh Ginger

Posted on June 13, 2022 by angelamara

I never thought molasses cookies would become one of my favorite kinds of cookies, but then there was this time when getting together with friends to play music together, that Elisa brought some very magical cookies. Elisa’s cookies were so … Continue reading →

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Matthew’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on March 24, 2022 by angelamara

There are several cookie tins on top of our fridge, and one of them almost always contains these chocolate chip cookies. This recipe is Alton Brown’s “The Chewy”. There was a lot of excitement over this cookie several years ago. … Continue reading →

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Apple Crumb Pie

Posted on March 17, 2022 by angelamara

I know I make a lot of apple/crusty types of desserts, but I must say that this is my dream pie. I’m a sucker for anything with a crumb topping, and I love a buttery flaky crust, and caramelized apples?? … Continue reading →

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Mandelbrot (Almond Bread)

Posted on February 8, 2022 by angelamara

Mandelbrot is a humble cookie, but don’t let it fool you. This cinnamon almond cookie is exquisite. It is similar to biscotti in that it is “twice baked”, and traditionally is made with almonds, but there the similarities end. It … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Oat Pecan Scones

Posted on September 14, 2021 by angelamara

Okay, first off, it has been a very long time since I have posted anything. I’ve been baking up a storm, but for some reason, not blogging. Maybe because the kids were home all the time over summer break? I’m … Continue reading →

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