Author Archives: allison

pomelo citrus bars

Never heard of a pomelo? Here is a fun fact: the common grapefruit (one of my favorite varieties of citrus) is actually the product of a happy union between the orange and this lesser known citrus called pomelo, or pummelo, … Continue reading

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peanut butter pretzel brownie thumbprint cookies

Everyone has their weaknesses. Challenges, faults, defects, regrets, secrets. We’ve all got at least a handful or more at any given time. Anyone who doesn’t probably can’t (and shouldn’t) be trusted. So operating under the hope that we can all … Continue reading

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last-minute muffins: coconut apple carrot

This morning I woke up in a panic because I had not baked anything yet this week and today, as we all know, is FRIDAY. That wonderful day that heralds the passing of another work week (for those of us … Continue reading

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oatmeal crispies – baking with gram

Something that I don’t think we do enough in our current day and age is take a moment to reflect on where we’ve come from. I mean really think about it. Stretch the memory so far back that you are … Continue reading

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coconut sweet potato pie

Happy π day! This is a day typically celebrated by science geeks, math whizzes, and number lovers, but has also been amicably co-opted by lovers of pie. It wasn’t until late last night that I realized Pi Day was practically … Continue reading

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grapefruit oat & honey scones

In honor of today being International Women’s Day and March being Women’s History Month, this post is dedicated to women. It’s dedicated to celebrating any and all of the inspirational women in our lives: our mothers, neighbors, grandmothers, mentors, teachers, … Continue reading

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chai spiced apple oat bread

When I baked this bread the weather had been blissfully sunny for a couple of days. After filling the apartment with its delectable aromas, the bread was still warm as I strapped it in the basket of my bike and … Continue reading

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chocolate chip carrot muffins

This story begins with carrots. More specifically, with a large bunch of carrots purchased from the farmers’ market a couple weeks ago that had slowly begun wilting and looking worse for the wear in the produce drawer of my fridge. … Continue reading

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peanut butter cups

This post is dedicated to a chocolate-loving sous chef (and taste tester) who is fun to cook with and easy to love. Whether you make Valentine’s plans months in advance or prefer to dedicate February 14th to singles’ appreciation or … Continue reading

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blood orange & olive oil loaf (cake)

I went back and forth on whether to call this a loaf or a cake. Quite frankly, it’s both. The two recipes I found that inspired me to bake it called it a “cake” and a “loaf cake” so I’ve … Continue reading

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