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Archive of posts filed under the Baking category.

A Cookie is Just a Cookie

But these are cookies with more cookies inside. Mind boggling, I know. A local bakery has these fabulous Cookies & Cream cookies, which are basically a buttery, chocolate chip-esque dough with crushed Oreos added instead of the chips. At first, I thought they sounded kind of weird…and then I tasted one. Genius. Pure genius. The [...]

Friend Meets Foe

Friend. Foe. Peace summit. I’m not sure what possessed me to make a pie on a particularly hormonal pregnancy day. My mind was reeling after hours of nursery furniture research (not as fun as it sounds) and if you’ve ever made a pie from scratch, you know it’s best to have a clear head when [...]

Here, Have a Cookie

My sweet husband hosted a brown bag lunch to glean baby advice and parenting tips from his more experienced coworkers. It was a wonderful idea, and just one small example of the type of father he’ll be. Corey is a researcher, a planner, someone who investigates all possible solutions before settling on the most practical [...]

Summer Muffin

I hate everything about summer….except for the produce. Berries, stone fruit, tomatoes, okra, string beans…it’s like Christmas in June, July AND August. I can’t get enough of my favorite summer fruits and veggies, and I’m always looking for new recipes to highlight the bounty. When my friend Melissa hosted a potluck brunch at her apartment [...]

Will Work for Stone Fruit

Summer is just around the corner. I enjoy this season much more now that I live in San Francisco – it doesn’t get too hot (or humid!) and we have access to some of the best summer produce in the U.S. From May to August, local farmer’s markets are brimming with delectable fruits and veggies [...]