I don't know if it's because it just turned March or because I'm trying to avoid the snow storm that is approaching this Sunday but this week's love list is really bringing on the feeling of spring. This week was all about the bright yellows...
National Pistachio Day is tomorrow and to prepare I've made these crumbly pistachio shortbreads dipped in white chocolate and more pistachios. The cookie is very delicate and easily crumbles in your mouth. The white chocolate adds on a bit a of sweetness and the pistachios...
Daydreaming can be a wonderful thing. Whether you are daydreaming about being on vacation on a tropical island sipping an ice cold drink or daydreaming about finding the perfect polka dot teacup to enjoy your newly purchased Jasmine tea, daydreaming always brings on that warm...
Peanut butter and chocolate, the perfect pair. This past weekend was spent browsing through cookbooks and foodie magazines. The inspiration for this cookie comes from the Bouchon Bakery book where they did their take on an oreo with perfect scalloped chocolate shortbreads. The cookies were...
If you watched the super bowl this year then I'm sure you can recall the Wonderful Pistachios commercial where Stephen Colbert is surrounded by dozens and dozens of pistachios. Wonderful Pistachios has decided to run a contest following that commercial and there is still time...
Ingredients: 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup unsalted butter + 1tbls 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 1 cup pistachios, chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8x8 baking dish by buttering the bottom with 1 tbls...
February is here and love is starting to fill the air. To help get into the Valentine's day spirit, we've rounded up some of our favorite items to keep around the house. Find the links to each item below. Meri Meri Toot Sweet Pink Bake Cups,...
Nothing like cozying up on a cold winter day to a nice hot cocktail. This past weekend it was pretty snowy in NYC. I was out with my friend Christina who also has a blog (Minnie in Manhattan). We were trudging through the snow struck...
There is no better comfort food than pizza. Mac and cheese pulls a close second but what I love about pizza is you can put almost anything on top and it will still taste delicious (almost anything). This pizza is topped with ricotta instead of...
These pork meatballs topped with apricot jalapeno jam are a nice combination of sweet and spicy. If you plan on entertaining in the near future, it’s great to stick toothpicks in them and serve them individually. Or if you’re not about to host a soirée,...