Bibingka Filipino Coconut Rice Cakes An original recipe from The Tasty Page A couple of months ago my sister posted a video on my Facebook page of Jo Koy hanging out and riding around with his mother. It was so funny that I instantly started laughing all by myself, hoping no one around me would…
Desserts
Toffee Squares
Toffee Squares An original recipe from The Tasty Page These are seriously addictive. I’ve always called them Toffee Squares, though technically they are more like brittle or bark. I’ve even heard them referred to as crack, which is a more accurate description. Honestly, it doesn’t matter what you call these. Your mouth will be too…
Witch Brooms
Witch Brooms This is dedicated to all people like me on Halloween: non-crafty and saving Halloween stuff until the last minute. I made the mistake of searching “Halloween Food” on Pinterest – and even though I saw some really cool things, I kept asking myself, “Could I actually make this?” And it was followed by…
Marble Sheet Cake with Mocha Icing
Marble Sheet Cake with Mocha Icing Adapted from Southern Living http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-marble-sheet-cake Yesterday was my husband, Jon’s, birthday and my sons and I decided to surprise him by making him his favorite birthday cake: marble sheet cake with chocolate frosting. For so many years we would always order it from a grocery store or Costco. And…
Paleo Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies An original recipe from The Tasty Page When it comes to choosing between sweet and savory I always choose savory. I’d rather have macaroni and cheese for dessert than a piece of cake. Seriously, how awesome does that sound? I’ve actually never had mac and cheese for dessert and that kind…
Cinnamon Pecan Brittle
Cinnamon Pecan Brittle Adapted from Elana’s Pantry http://elanaspantry.com/cinnamon-pecan-brittle/ For the longest time I hated brittle. Specifically, peanut brittle. Probably because when I was a little girl – and up to when I was an awkward teen with a bad perm-mullet combination – I would get as a present a box of peanut brittle. I’m sure…
Chocolate Espresso Walnut Biscotti
Chocolate Espresso Walnut Biscotti Adapted from Karen DeMasco of Locanda Verde NYC http://scrumpdillyicious.blogspot.com/2012/04/chocolate-walnut-biscotti.html One of my favorite parts about reading the book Me Before You was when Will was asked where he would go if he could go anywhere. His answer just makes me smile every time I think of it: “Paris. I would sit…
Chocolate Chip Paleo Cookie Bars
Chocolate Chip Paleo Cookie Bars Adapted from Paleo Grubs: http://paleogrubs.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-bars If I had to choose between sweet or savory foods I would choose savory in a heartbeat. I’m the type of person that would rather get an appetizer for dessert instead of something sweet. But I’m not dead; I still like sweets. And sometimes my…
Blondie Vs. Blondie
Blondie vs. Blondie Chocolate Crusted Banana Blondies adapted from The New York Times http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014673-chocolate-crusted-banana-blondies?action=click&module=Global+Search+Recipe+Card&pgType=search&rank=10%3Fsmid%3Dfb-nytdining&smtyp=cur Trader Joe’s Blondie Bar Baking Mix Blondies put a smile on my face. And I think for most people they do too- along with the mouthwatering excitement of having one (or three). Not gonna lie. My favorite blondie recipe is Trader…
Avenue Medfield Part 2
Avenue Medfield 445 Main St., Medfield, MA 02052 Proprietors: Jessica & Josh Foley http://www.avenuemedfield.com/ I’ve always believed that it’s not just about the food and drinks, but the atmosphere and most importantly, the experience. There is nothing more satisfying than having a wonderful meal, surrounded by people that make you happy, in a setting that…