Happy fall!
I am taking another *brief* hiatus while I focus on a few other projects. Thank you for your patience.
Back soon. Promise!
Bloggers Unite for Dog Rescue!
I know, I know, this blog is supposed to be all about sugar and baking. But today is “Bloggers Unite for Dog Rescue” day, and I can’t help but give a shout out on behalf of our sweet little Buster.
Gooey Butter Cookies
Let me start by saying: I am a big fan of butter. Not margarine, or any of those fakey imitation sprays or spreads, but good old fashioned, deliciously bad for you, drown-your-popcorn-in-it butter. However, I had yet to fall in love with the perfect butter cookie. Until now.
Hello friends!
Mr. Sugar Rookie and I moved a couple of weeks ago and we’re still unpacking and settling in to the new place. (Read: the kitchen is a bit of a mess.) Plus, it’s summer, and the thought of cranking up the oven makes me sweaty. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
I promise to get back into the swing of things as soon as possible.
Until then …
The Ultimate Sticky Buns
Mr. Sugar Rookie said this is his favorite recipe to date. I have to agree.
Let’s see how Bon Appetit transforms their master sweet dough into this gooey breakfast classic.
Sweet Home Chicago
Hard to believe I have called Chicago home for over three decades. Over the years I have indulged in Chicago’s very own Lemonheads, Tootsie Rolls, Fannie May candies, and the classic Maurice Lenell cookies. I’ve enjoyed many a deep dish pizza and celebrated a White Sox World Series Championship and more recently, the departure of Rosie O’Donnell.
Chicago recently turned 175 years old, and World Kitchen celebrated with the baking class “Sweet Home Chicago” taught by Chef Jenny Lewis, author of Midwest Sweet Baking History. Here’s what we mixed up in honor of the Windy City.
SR Classic: The Rice Krispie Treat
Ok, I have to admit I feel kind of silly posting about such a basic recipe. It was pretty ridiculous plating and photographing a trio of bright green rice krispie treats because let’s face it: they’re not all that beautiful or photogenic. But they are oh-so-delicious and fantastically easy to make.
Believe it or not, I actually get requests for my krispie treats, and am always happy to oblige because of their ease and simplicity. Kids and adults alike seem to love them, so I know they’ll be a hit wherever they go.
I changed up the recipe on the box to make them a touch sweeter, softer, and more buttery, and added green food coloring for St. Patrick’s Day.
What should I bake?
I have a few recipes lined up, but am always looking for new ideas and suggestions.
If there’s anything you’d like to see me tackle, let me know! Just shoot me an email or post a link to the recipe in the suggestion box or the space below. Thanks!
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