A lot of things have changed since I made these cupcakes, but one thing has stayed the same: I’ve eaten one for breakfast every morning with a hot mug of tea. The lavender in these cupcakes make them perfect to eat with tea. I like them with green tea because of its lower caffeine content, but I think they would be an absolute perfect match with an Earl Grey. If you’d rather have these cupcakes at other times of day, … Continue reading
David is not a dessert person. I haven’t figured out whether he just doesn’t have a big sweet tooth or whether he has amazing self control. It might be a combination of the two. BUT, he asked me to make these cookies again. That is quite an endorsement! I love these cookies because their orange zest really sets them apart and makes them crave-worthy. They’re also great with ice cream, as a snack, or even as breakfast on the go. … Continue reading
David took me to a chocolate cooking class a few years ago. We had fun getting chocolaty together, and we came away with a great biscotti recipe. But the class itself brought true meaning to the phrase, “too many cooks in the kitchen.” One woman tried to monopolize all of the cooking tasks, and it was obvious that she attended classes frequently because she had nothing else to do. I was also grossed out by how many people were touching the … Continue reading