The challah of my dreams has many specific qualities. Sweet, eggy, a golden crust, and light insides that are peel-apart flaky. As it turns out, these qualities are not easy to attain. But on my sixth attempt in almost exactly a year, the perfect challah has been recreated! The second challah I ever made is pictured above with Stella. It wasn’t sweet enough or eggy enough, but Stella didn’t mind. I came home one night to find her exactly like … Continue reading
As soon as I read about these candied chickpeas over at the Pastry Affair, I knew I had to make them. Snacks are right up my alley, especially sweet, toasty, crunchy ones. Sweet chickpeas might sound nutty to you (pun acknowledged but not intended), but they are so addictive. I had heard of toasting chickpeas before, but adding cinnamon and sweetness brings them to another level. Once these chickpeas cool down, they won’t survive for long because you will scarf … Continue reading
I had a pint of blueberries sitting in the fridge after I stocked up on snacks before the Hurricane. Oh, what to do with them? Making individual pies was the only solution, and boy was it a good one. If you have a pint of blueberries loitering in your own kitchen, preheat your oven to 375ºF and get ready to take a bite of heaven! Mix one pint of blueberries together with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, the juice from half … Continue reading