Author: Stephanie March

I was not invited to this one… I have a hard time with the cookie exchange thing. You’re famailiar with the premise, no? Each guest is to bring a dozen cookies per attendee, you swap your dozens for the others’ dozens and wind up with a fabulous assortment of holiday treats. At least that’s the…

like it even needs embellishment… I thought I knew what I would make for those little holiday gift bundles of hand-made goodies that simply must be handed out. But now that I know of the existence of chicken fried bacon, I might have to re-think. WARNING: Don’t be surprised by the dizziness and dull ache…

Didja know that Pumphouse Creamery has decided to stay open all year long? Come on, I know that baby it’s cold outside, but what’s your deal with not eating ice cream in the winter? Pumpkin ice cream, oatmeal cookie ice cream, Guiness ice cream, for godness sake, are all appropriate post-feast options. Plus, HELLO FORTY…

I am not a baking genius. To be a baking genius, you must adhere to the ethics of the scientist…and I am an artist, dammit! But there are some things that I have learned to make the cookie onslaught easier. Butter Use real butter, holiday cookies deserve it. Not whipped, not margarine, not oleo, not…

just say no … If you know someone like me, or are someone like me, this list might be handy. United States of Arugula looks to be a good read, documenting our food revolution. Please please please, a year of cheese. We usually don’t leave anything in the bottle, but still, I’m always looking for…

Deutscher sind verruckt! I love December 01. It’s the first day of a month of days that begin with a little chocolate treat from my advent calendar. I am much more disciplined now than I was in the early years. I understand that it’s better to stretch the happiness out over the cold days, rather…