I made these cookie bars for St. Patrick’s Day and they were both delicious and easy to make – win/win! I’m not a beer drinker but since I live with a beer connoisseur I know stouts are generally a winter beer. Since winter seems to be sticking around, it’s a good time to try the … More Oatmeal Stout Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Another book to add to my reading list. When I drive through Detroit neighborhoods it’s devastating to see so many beautiful homes being lost to decay. I’m so glad there are people out there willing to take on such challenges. It’s unbelievable that 50 years ago women weren’t allowed to run in marathons. It’s incredible … More Fast Four
I don’t like using other people’s pictures for the blog but since I live a normal life, my cupcake holders for this week were leftover from Halloween and my vanity overpowers my desire to be original. Consequently, check out The Vanilla Bean Blog for the original recipe. Since Lent is over, I’m back to making … More Buttermilk Cake with Blood Orange Frosting
Forget the Shamrock Shakes, the treat to have for St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish Car Bomb Cupcake (okay, a few cupcakes). They are easy to make because I use my go-to cupcake flavoring strategy: cake mix plus. I pick the appropriate cake mix flavor (in this case chocolate) and instead of adding water I … More Easy Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes
Sunday afternoon Cara and I spent hours in the kitchen baking cookies. It was our third year carrying out this tradition and I believe our most successful attempt. We were pleased with all the recipes this year. The eggnog cookie recipe is fantastic. It is easy to make and delicious. I stopped experimenting with homemade … More Christmas Cookies 2015
When I was younger cheesecake was my favorite dessert. Pumpkin cheesecake was the best of both worlds. Surprisingly, while I’ve tried my hands at some challenging desserts, I’ve never attempted cheesecake. I won’t go as far to say I made a real cheesecake this weekend since this is no-bake; however, it is a lovely substitute. … More Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake
This weekend Danny and I discovered a new ‘favorite thing’: Bon Bon Bon in Hamtramck. Yes, Hamtramck and not Detroit. However, the 2.089 sq miles that make up Hamtramck are located within the boundaries of Detroit; therefore, I’m going to say it counts. Hamtramck will be explored more at a later date but today’s post … More Bon Bon Bon
It’s that time of year again when everything is flavored like pumpkin spice and caramel apple. It’s a trend that has become so trivialized it’s not as special as it use to be. Nevertheless, when I saw this two ingredient recipe for pumpkin brownies I had to try it. Combine one box of brownie mix … More Easy Fall Brownies
In a city plagued by segregation and suspicion, Eastern Market is a shining example of all that Detroit is capable of achieving. Every Saturday thousands of visitors travel to the public market that has been in operation since 1891. In the past few years, the formerly flagging area has been transformed into a vibrant and … More Eastern Market Spotlight: Pie Guys Bakery
I’m not a big cookie person but this chocolate chip oatmeal cookie is delicious. It’s soft and chewy – a rarity with oatmeal cookies in my opinion. The recipe is great but I made a couple of adjustments. I used my favorite Trader Joe’s steel cut oats instead of old-fashioned rolled oats. I think it elevates the … More Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
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