Year: 2020

A Family Treasure

A Family Treasure

Beyond the global events that shaped 2020, this has been a reflective year. And while I feel the connections from past generations slipping away, I am forever grateful that one link remains that connects the past to the present to the future, that of food. In a...

John Hinterberger’s Clam Spaghetti

John Hinterberger’s Clam Spaghetti

This recipe from John Hinterberger, a beloved food writer for The Seattle Times, is a family favorite and is made from ingredients commonly found in our pantry. With the addition of a salad and nice crusty bread, we have a delicious and satisfying family meal on the...

Chocolate Cereal Treats

Chocolate Cereal Treats

I’m always looking for delicious treats to share with friends and family. And especially around the holidays, simple and easy is key. Not much could be simpler than Rice Krispies treats, but this version adds a chocolaty twist to the original. The recipe starts with...

12 Days of Sweets for the Holidays

12 Days of Sweets for the Holidays

It's Christmas, my favorite time of the year! Although festivities this year are different, I am still baking for friends, family, and co-workers and sharing holiday cheer in the form of delicious sweets. I spent some time this year going through old posts, marveling...

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Project

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Project

What do 11 cups of all-purpose flour, 5¼ cups brown sugar, 10 eggs, 2¼ pounds of butter, and 8½ cups of chocolate chips add up to? A lot of chocolate chip cookies. We were late to the baking while on lockdown party. Somehow, we missed the memo that...

Doubletree Signature Cookie

Doubletree Signature Cookie

The undisputed winner of our Chocolate Chip Cookie Project is this gem from Hilton Hotels. While I've never had the opportunity to stay at a DoubleTree hotel and experience these cookies for myself I was told that these were authentic. I wish I could tell you what...

Jack-Jack’s Num Num Cookies

Jack-Jack’s Num Num Cookies

For me, Jack-Jack's Num Num Cookies came in second in the Chocolate Chip Cookie Project. While a seemingly standard cookie recipe, the secret is browned butter which gives the cookies a rich nuttiness that make these cookies special. Earlier this year Pixar...

Ghirardelli Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ghirardelli Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

Another entry in the Chocolate Chip Cookie Project, this recipe comes from the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop in Disney Springs. This is a pretty standard recipe, very similar, in fact, to the original Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie. But to show that...

Joanna Gaines’ Chocolate Chip Cookies

Joanna Gaines’ Chocolate Chip Cookies

Joanna Gaines' Chocolate Chip Cookies were, by far, the sweetest cookies of the recipes we made for the Chocolate Chip Cookie Project. It used approximately ½-cup more sugar than each of the other recipes. Her notes state that you could add more chocolate than...

Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Copycat Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

This recipe is a bit of an odd-man-out in the collection of recipes for the Chocolate Chip Cookie Project. For starters, this is not an official recipe. It is a copycat recipe developed by the chefs at delish.com. Many people have come up with their own...

Martha Stewart’s Macaroni & Cheese

Martha Stewart’s Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni & cheese is an iconic comfort food for many. Full of carbs and cheesy goodness, it's the kind of dish that people want when they need something warm and substantial in their bellies. There are thousands of recipes available from the simplest stovetop...

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins

I am not sure why, but I have been craving blueberry muffins, and for me, a box mix just wasn't going to do. What is/was Jordan Marsh? When I first moved to Boston, Jordan Marsh was one of the two iconic department stores, its flagship located in downtown Boston...