Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
I will refrain from writing my version of War and Peace before this recipe. I wanted to make marshmallow crispy treats from homemade marshmallows. I figured out you can skip the whole section where you have to let the marshmallow mixture set and instead immediately use it to make the cereal treats. The marshmallow mixture... Continue Reading →
Food photo created by mrsiraphol - http://www.freepik.com Ryan's favorite cake is carrot cake, and for his birthday in March, I found this recipe. We immediately adapted it to reduce sugar and boost flavor. The changes are minor (reduce sugar and salt, add orange zest), but I wanted to publish our version of Bon Appétite's Gluten-Free Carrot... Continue Reading →
Buckwheat sounds scary if you are trying to avoid gluten. Despite its name, buckwheat is not wheat. It's a seed rather than a grain, which means it's gluten-free. Buckwheat flour gives these cookies a delicious flavor and a soft, chewy texture. You probably won't be able to tell these are gluten-free cookies; they are just... Continue Reading →
I don't have many food posts these days, but I felt I really needed to publish this recipe. Nearly all the recipes and their derivations on the internet are just plain wrong. So let's fix that... These chewy caramel candies are perfect to make during the winter holidays when apple cider is easily available. I've... Continue Reading →
Another favorite pie of mine is pumpkin pie! I've perfected the recipe years ago and would love to share it with you! Earlier this year, we received a bounty of fresh pumpkins from our in-laws. We roasted and pureed the pumpkins, divided the puree into 15 ounces, and froze it in ziplock bags. This has... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving means time to bake some pies. I'd like to share some of my pie recipes. First recipe I'd like to share is delicious dutch (or crumb top) apple pie. I'm of the opinion that unless you are making a mile high deep dish apple pie, putting a crust on top really is unforgivable. The... Continue Reading →
I've never been able to manage the awkwardness of bringing a fruit crisp to a party or gathering. Serving always seems like a challenge and usually it all ends in a disaster. I recently stumbled across a great idea that makes the convenience of a fruit crisp even better, serving it in individual mason jars.... Continue Reading →
I posted this last year, but thought it would be appropriate to post again this year. With the holidays always about indulgence and excess sugar, I love this recipe as an antithesis to traditional sugary hot chocolate. I love nothing more than hot chocolate on a cold dreary day, but I have zero tolerance for... Continue Reading →
There's something special about baking cookies around the holidays. It has been awhile since I've made any cookies (call it my total lack of a sweet-tooth), but I thought I would make these delicious chewy spiced cookies. I love soft cookies and these hit the bill. I also love the cinnamon, ginger, and clove spices... Continue Reading →
After moving this summer and no longer have immediate access to large freezers, I had to think of a solution for all this wonderful rhubarb I have. I've canned apple, cherry, and peach pie filling, so I thought maybe I could can rhubarb pie filling too. My rhubarb crisp is essentially a pie filling, so... Continue Reading →
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