sweet snacks: cherry oat bars
I’ve been on a healthy eating regimen as of late and sweets and I haven’t been too friendly as of late. Well, on the weekend I broke down and decided that treats and I needed to be reaquainted with...
View Articlesnackin’ cake: chocolate chip walnut squares
As a kid, I used to hate the word “snack”. I don’t know what it was, but it always made me scowl and cringe with embarassment. Maybe because everyone who said “snack” ended up sounding like a big ol’...
View Articlecan’t eat just one: peanut butter raisin bars
When I saw these squares on this blog, I wanted them in my belly, stat! But like all food porn, I knew I’d have to wait until I could make these myself. And boy, was it worth the wait. I wouldn’t call...
View Articleit’s a cinch: oatmeal coconut pecan squares with chocolate chips
Summer seems to be fading here in the ol’ Northwest. Grey skies, constant rain and cooler temperatures set up shop this morning and things don’t seem to be letting up. I’m not impressed. At least I’ve...
View Articlecranberry lemon squares
Last week I wanted to bake something for my friend’s 40th birthday. I didn’t want to go the chocolate route since I knew she’d probably get a ton of chocolates as gifts. She, like me, loves the sour...
View Articlebutterscotch cashew bars
I like to think that I’m relatively level-headed when it comes to sweets. Sure, I love baking but I don’t really go overboard with recipes that use a ton of butter or cream. Or butterscotch chips. But...
View Articlebrown butter rhubarb ginger bars – spring, finally.
First, I want to thank all of you for your NYC comments and emails packed full of suggestions. I received so much good stuff that I’m sure I’d have to spend another month to get to try everything....
View Articleneighbourhood loving: union market chocolate macaroon copycat bars
I love trying to recreate some of my favorite things from local shops and restaurants. I first tried my hand at the UBC cake from the Uprising Bakery. I think I did pretty well and that recipe has...
View Articletart bars: rhubarb cranberry crumb bars (+ a little road trip help!)
Lately, it seems like each visit to the market, I come home with about a dozen stalks of rhubarb. Sure, I love the tart fruit that makes drinks taste so much more awesome, that helps put brown butter...
View Articledon’t kick your habit: cappuccino bars
I drink 2 cups of coffee a day. Sometimes, if I’m feeling rough or I’m out meeting a client, there might be a third cup. I’ve never tried to quit because I know the kind of pain I’d be under. Plus, I...
View Articletastes like spring: rhubarb-raspberry crumb squares
Today is my birthday. It’s sunny out and the whole weekend promises warm weather and good times. I started the day with a strong coffee and this rhubarb-raspberry crumb bar. It’s full of oats and...
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