December 1, 2013

Snappy Ramen, Davis Square

Snappy Ramen used to be Snappy Sushi, a little neighborhood sushi place in Somerville. A few months ago, the place was reinvented to be just a ramen place. It's still in the same tiny...

November 24, 2013

Stuffed Mushrooms

I know what you're thinking. "Ooooh, stuffed mushrooms! Finally, a vegetarian appetizer! I wonder if it's healthy..." I'm sorry, sweet friend, but today is not the day for vegetarian or healthy appetizers. While I have a soft...

November 19, 2013

Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies

If you had to choose between pie and cake for dessert, what would you choose? I always find it hard to choose. I love cake, especially a good layer cake slathered with thick frosting. But...

If you're already thinking of desserts for upcoming holiday parties, and want to make sure you accommodate friends and family who have a gluten sensitivity, look no further! I've made seven delicious gluten-free desserts that...

November 9, 2013

Cranberry Orange Scones

Scones. For the longest time, I've been intimidated by scones. Scones are just intimidating because it's so... British? Something that the queen might eat at a tea party? Too proper or too dainty? I don't know.

Ahhh, pasta with creamy, cheesy, pumpkin sauce. Like my famous Smoked Gouda and Pumpkin Mac and Cheese (by famous I mean it is popular on Pinterest and Facebook, which are like the cornerstones of greatness,...

October 25, 2013

Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

Alternate titles: Rolo Brownies Bites with Espresso Salt. Easiest Salted Caramel Brownies Ever. Cake Mix Brownies with Mini Rolos. Adorable Brownies with Teeny Tiny Rolos. Lazy Girl's Brownie Bites. These little rounds of fudgy brownies...

I am very pleased to give the most luscious bag of chocolates with one lucky reader. And not just any kind of chocolate, but LINDOR TRUFFLES from Lindt.

October 14, 2013

Mushroom Risotto

I made this Mushroom Risotto for my sister, Patty. I made the risotto from scratch, stirring, hovering, waiting. Adding cups of broth a half cup at a time, stirring, watching, waiting. It's a...

Some people don't like white chocolate. Some people don't like cherries. Some people don't like salt on their desserts. But I happen to love all three. I also happen to love soft and chewy cookies. And non-fussy...