Category Archives: Not pie

persimmon walnut bread

A few years ago I found out the hard way that certain varieties of persimmon can leave your mouth temporarily numb if eaten before they’re completely ripe. These are the hachiya and gyombo varieties and I will never make the … Continue reading

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oatmeal cherry chocolate chip cookies

Baking, I have thankfully discovered, is like riding a bicycle. Even after a too-long hiatus it is possible, and actually quite easy, to slip right back into the old momentum. And just like any reunion, it is oh so sweet. … Continue reading

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orange zucchini bread

So much can change in a year. So much inevitably does. We grow, we learn, we try new things, we shed old skin and step into new. Sometimes a year makes us stronger, sometimes it feels like it has blindsided … Continue reading

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blueberry nectarine crumb bars

With a two-month trip to Kenya fast approaching, I’m finding myself struggling to stay on top of everything while manically frying, baking, blending, and cooking my way through the copious fresh fruits and vegetables I’ve purchased in the past couple … Continue reading

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real simple chocolate chip cookies

Sometimes when the world’s a bit hectic and reality isn’t quite what you expected or want it to be, there’s nothing that can warm the soul quite like a freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie. The simpler the better too, because when … Continue reading

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vegan thumbprint cookies

Until baking this recipe I had never seen so many tiny cookies in my entire life. I lost count after awhile, but I think it may have been close to 10 dozen batches that came out of this recipe. I … Continue reading

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salted fudge brownies

Wow. That’s what I have to say about these brownies. They are essentially fudge, and the hint of salt gives them a dangerously addictive flavor (salt + fat = humankind’s downfall). If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to take … Continue reading

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roasted strawberry muffins

Something I like about baking is that it forces me to slow down. I’ve had far too many mishaps — forgotten ingredients, missed or skipped steps — that have occurred simply because I was trying to move too fast. Unlike … Continue reading

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flourless peanut butter and jelly cookies

Raise your hand if you grew up on PB&J. Raise your hand if you’re a creamy person. Crunchy? Now raise your hand if you adore PB&J to this day – and suspect you always will. In a pinch, on a … Continue reading

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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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