Category Archives: Fun in the kitchen!

Beautiful Blueberry Tart

Posted on August 16, 2022 by angelamara

I love fresh fruit tarts, and I think I might just really really love this one. Maybe it is because of the fresh blueberries from our garden. Or maybe it is from the lemony cream cheese layer, or the crisp … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Fun in the kitchen! | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Comfort Food, Cookies, Fun in the kitchen! | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Comfort Food, Cookies, Desserts, Fun in the kitchen! | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Comfort Food, Cookies, Desserts, Fun in the kitchen! | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Comfort Food, Cookies, Dairy-free, Desserts, Fun in the kitchen! | 4 Comments

White Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Posted on February 2, 2022 by angelamara

The other day, Matthew and I were having fried eggs and toast, and I looked at him and asked if this should be our “forever” sourdough sandwich bread. I’m pretty sure he said yes, but that he knows as soon … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun in the kitchen!, Sourdough | 9 Comments

Ricotta Gnocchi

Posted on January 14, 2022 by angelamara

I have to write about these cute little gnocchi because they have become a regular in our dinner rotation, they are easy to make, and they are delicious! In less than an hour, you can make these from scratch and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Fun in the kitchen! | 8 Comments

Salted Rosemary Olive Oil Buns

Posted on December 4, 2021 by angelamara

Every year we host Thanksgiving… often with up to twenty or more around the table. Of course, last year was completely different, due to the global pandemic we are suffering through, but this year, with all of us being vaccinated, … Continue reading →

Posted in Yeasty Things | 1 Comment

Apple Crumb Galette

Posted on October 13, 2021 by angelamara

Recently, a friend of mine made Claudia Fleming’s Apple Crumb Crostata, and anything with a crumb topping is going to get my attention in a big way. So I found the recipe and made it, of course. In doing so, … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Fun in the kitchen! | 6 Comments