The Joy of Coffee
Coffee is one of the true joys of life for millions of people in all corners of the world. First believed to have been discovered in what is known today as Ethiopia, an old legend might explain this substance’s discovery; according to the tale, a farmer’s goat became unusually frisky after eating something it found on a bush. These, of course, were coffee beans, and after the farmer tried them and learned of their rejuvenating properties, word spread quickly of what coffee could do for human beings.
Food for Thought
There’s something about the Internet, social media, and food: they’re like that perfect yet illusive smoothie, the recipe for which does not seem to exist, but is prized and sought after by every armchair gourmand in all corners of the world. People love to blog about food and post pictures of recipes and meals they have while dining out. Writing about food is certainly nothing new under the sun, but the world of foodie blogging is a fairly recent innovation and has brought people from all walks of life together in ways that simply weren’t possible twenty years ago.
Share Your Food
It’s not a secret that I love social media. Obviously I blog about one of my favorite topics, dessert. I think it is pretty cool how I can just simply hop on the interwebs and just share whatever I want to with complete strangers or best friends or whoever! Oh and I do not believe I am the only one who is on board with the sharing via social media thing. A lot of you have a Facebook or Twitter or you might even have your own blog. We are a social media loving people. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Cookies For Santa
Few things taste better than cookies around Christmas time. I think that the combination of holiday cheer, crisp air, and warm fresh baked cookies make this month the ideal cookie month. The week before Christmas the kids and I start baking cookies for gifts and to see which ones they think Santa will like the best. Each year we leave out different types of cookies for Santa based on the ones that they choose. Here is the favorite of our Santa cookie recipes for this year that Santa and your kids are sure to love!
The History of Cake
Everyone loves cake, and pretty cakes have become the specialty of pastry chefs in various parts of the world. There are some people whose entire professional lives are centered around the creation, baking, and decoration of cakes for the rich and famous. Their creations are so high profile that they are sought after by people who want to make a big impression at a hosted event, and for whom money is no object. So, how did cakes become the phenomenon they are today? Let’s look at the history of cakes to find out!
Healthy Thanksgiving Dessert
Okay, typically I do not choose to care about calories, ingredients, and whether a food in particularly healthy on Thanksgiving. Over the years, Thanksgiving day has just become a free day, but this year we have to be a little more health conscious for my dad’s sake. We are going to stick to our regular food for the most part, however the biggest change will be in our desserts. I will be switching a couple recipes here and there to make sure they are a bit more healthy for this year’s meal. Two of my father’s favorite Thanksgiving dessert treats are pumpkin pie and brownies. So those are getting the healthy overhaul. Aside from that, I’m still giving all the family a free day without hot sauce stuff. If you cannot indulge on Thanksgiving, then when can you?
Baking Tips You Can’t Cook Without
Whether you’re a baking pro or a novice in the kitchen, there are always stumbling blocks to overcome and new techniques you have to learn to master. This is one of the things I love the most about baking at home, but also the most frustrating aspect. Just when I have mastered one frosting technique, I attempt to make meringue and it burns and falls flat, seemingly just to spite my previous victory. But as I have progressed in my baking skills and tried an endless menagerie of recipes, I have picked up some valuable tips that can help make your overall baking experience more pleasant and can help ensure that your treats don’t go to waste.
History of Ice Cream
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” What a horrible little rhyme, yes? And yet, it’s pattently true. People have been head over heels in love with ice cream for a number of years. The sweet, frozen confection has been around for a long time, but you might be surprised at just how long mankind has entertained this frozen fetish.
The Secrets of Perfect Rhubarb Pie
Growing up in the Midwest, I was eating rhubarb pie from the moment I got off the bottle. Both of my grandmothers had their own secret recipes and would bring some pie to every family gathering. Once I left the nest and had to feed my own pie needs, I was disappointed to discover some of the most downright wretched rhubarb pies people were consuming! Maybe I had always taken my homemade pie experiences for granted, not knowing what these other folks had to put up with, but learned some secrets from my Nana’s old cooking and I haven’t let them go to waste.
Pumpkin Spice is Always Nice
First let me start out by saying that I do realize that it is still only August and that Fall and Fall-like weather are not really that close to being here. BUT, the closer September gets, the more I get to think about one of my favorite things, pumpkins. Pumpkins are not only fun for everyone in the fact that you can pick them and carve them, but they also taste delicious. I have such a weakness for pumpkins, especially the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. The only thing better than that is drinking it along with one of their pumpkin muffins. Seriously, if you want to get into the spirit of Fall, then you definitely need to have one (or three) of those sensational muffins.
