Chocolate:

‘Tis the season for s’mores! Whether you were an avid camper, or just loved watching marshmallows blow up in the microwave, s’mores tend to be one of the first “composed” desserts kids learn how to make. Milk chocolate and marshmallow sandwiched between graham crackers? 5-year old culinary masters we were! While s’mores were EVERYTHING when […]

When I am left home alone at night, I turn feral, and my eating habits change with the tides. Sometimes I really treat myself—drinking a glass of wine while I make something fancy for dinner, like scallops. Other times, I order an irresponsible amount of french fries, make myself a boozy milkshake, and plop in […]

Rice Krispie treats are delicious, simple to make, and always push a nostalgia button for me. Quite frankly, it’s hard to improve on the original—buttery, chewy, marshmallow-y, perfection. I also enjoy the hint of danger present, since, at any moment, they will tear up the roof of your mouth. What Is Inside a Reese’s Pieces […]

Not to be a “not until I’ve had my coffee” kind of person, but my morning coffee is one of my favorite parts of the day. It has everything I love in one sassy cup. Hot beverage? Check. Caffeine kick? Yup. Morning ritual? Mm-hmm! For me, there is nothing better. And pairing coffee and chocolate? […]

This recipe came about purely due to hubris. I had a vision of creating the moistest and most decadent chocolate cake around. After doing some research I saw that there was something known as a Brooklyn Blackout Cake—chocolate custard sandwiched between devil’s food cake layers and then slathered in chocolate frosting…Bingo, I found my starting […]