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strawberry peach cobbler
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Strawberry Peach Cobbler

I make peach cobbler every summer and for years this Bon Appetit recipe has been my go-to. This year I thought I’d try a different variation, and this one is adapted from Dorie Greenspan’s Everyday Dorie. I find drop-biscuit cobblers perfect for summer, but I’m not gonna lie; I’m […]

miso chocolate chip cookies
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Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies

These miso chocolate chip cookies are delightful. I love a salty-sweet combo (like pineapple on pizza. yes, I like pineapple on pizza!!), and the miso here adds a lovely and subtle salty, earthy taste to the cookies.  This recipe is a typical chocolate chip cookie […]

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Cornbread Loaf

I love the simplicity of cornbread. It’s mostly basic ingredients and a basic preparation, and yet it can be a side to a chili on a cold winter night or a bright dessert on a hot summer day. We all have a trusted family recipe and […]

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Fresh Peach Cake

Peach season is not officially over until late September, and that’s great news because it means you still have time to try this gorgeous Fresh Peach Cake. An Ina Garten’s recipe, it’s truly phenomenal and flawless. The combination of fresh peaches, cinnamon and nuts and […]

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Strawberry Orange Layer Cake

Summer came and went and in the meantime I have managed to completely neglect this blog. Has anyone noticed that? Oh well, this past month I’ve been avoiding the thought altogether. I’ve been blissfully ignoring my failures and my shortcomings. Instead of worrying about my […]

Oatmeal Almond Cookie Sandwiches
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Oatmeal Almond Cookie Sandwiches

I’m always thrilled to find healthy-ish desserts, like these Oatmeal Almond Cookie Sandwiches. Although technically, I never need an excuse to indulge in desserts. I’m usually very pleased to satisfy my sweet tooth, whatever it takes. I’ve recently come to the conclusion that what is […]

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Strawberry Summer Cake

I welcome any excuse to have my apartment smell like a strawberry patch. Although it’s not quite summer yet, it’s on its way. Strawberries are here, letting us know it’s coming, evoking summer memories, preparing us for new ones. As a June baby, I’ve always […]

Sesame Banana Bread
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Sesame Banana Bread

Somehow, very very unintentionally, I ended up taking over a week off! But I’m back with a bang: Sesame Banana Bread. I’ve been heading for burnout and after ignoring it for weeks, my body just had enough. I was forced to take a break. It […]

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Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies

Did you think I was done baking cookies? Never!! But okay, fine, these are the last ones lol. I did save the best for last, though. These Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies are absolutely delightful. The hazelnut ganache is super rich and nutty. The cookies, buttery, tender […]