Some people prefer chewy cookies. Others prefer crisp cookies. Some like chocolate, others vanilla. Some are Democrat, others Republican. Some are team Edward, others team Jacob. Personally, I like my cookies crisp on the outside but chewy in the center. (I’m sure a psychologist or astrologer would have a field day with that.) Not growingRead more
Get ready for a gluten-free holiday season with this delicious collection of gluten-free Christmas cookies. Whether you need a recipe for your gluten-free cookie swap or homemade gift ideas, I’ve got you covered. Here are 25 old and new favorites, one to enjoy each day until our nation’s biggest holiday. Gluten Free Frosted Sugar CookiesRead more
Being gluten free does not mean you are limited in any way. So just put that nonsense out of your mind. The internet is filled with all kinds of recipes to make a gluten-free Thanksgiving just as good or better than a gluten-filled one. Don’t believe me? Check out these 50+ Show Stopping Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts thatRead more
Last fall, I was taking a class at the Institute of Culinary Education called “Fall Desserts.” It was taught by my favorite chef instructor Melanie Underwood. The class included, among many other seasonal treats, a cranberry upside cake. Now the only upside cake I’d ever heard of was a pineapple upside cake but apparently theyRead more
Holiday time is all about family. For some this is very enjoyable, for others it is a time filled with stress. Over the past few years, I have realized how rare it is to be in the first category and how truly lucky I am. No, I am not bragging just merely appreciating my good fortune.
