Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies

I received a text message that said, “Your cookies were a huge hit! They were gone by 9 a.m.” “I guess they really liked them,” I thought to myself. It should be no surprise to hear that I typically don’t eat the entire portion of everything I cook.  If I did, my waistline would surely [...]

Snickerdoodle Cookies

I’m a Communications Manager for a technology company in Pittsburgh.  In the beginning, I found it challenging to connect with my coworkers because most them are engineers, or come from an engineering background.  They like talking about Steeler football games, microprocessor whoesy-whats-its, and politics. So what would a guy, like me, with a passion for [...]

Shortbread Tart Shell

I’m sitting in my backyard taking advantage of the wonderful Easter Sunday weather.  From time to time, I hear screaming and giggling dancing from my neighbor’s yard.  All 12 of their grandchildren are scavenging for the brightly colored plastic eggs that were hidden in every available crevice early this morning. Brent’s mother will be visiting [...]

Crunchy Heath Chip Cookies

A few months ago, Brent joined a volleyball league that has kept him pretty busy most Sunday evenings.  Since I don’t play volleyball, I’ve been put on doggie duty.  The evenings he plays has really become a way for me to prepare for the upcoming week, have a long walk with Sophie, and catch up [...]

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

When I’m not in the mood to step out of the box with flavors, I enjoy going back to the basics with tried and true recipes that I have been using for years.  It’s a great opportunity to see how far I have come and a wonderful reminder of how fun food can be. My [...]

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