Hi friends!
I am taking a brief intermission. Although I’ve been baking and taking photos, I haven’t been able to carve out the time to actually sit down and post.
So while I take a moment to catch my breath, please enjoy this video.
Back soon …
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!
Cupcakes for Two
This weekend, Mr. Sugar Rookie and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. We indulged in a fabulous dinner at Girl & the Goat followed by cocktails at The Tasting Room, where we held our ceremony and reception. To top it off: vanilla cupcakes for two, inspired by our wedding flowers.
Pecan and Mixed Berry Pies
I got together with a couple of girlfriends to watch the Oscars. We indulged in all sorts of delicious snacks, but nothing goes better with snarking on celebrities and Angelina’s leg than a couple of homemade pies.
Shit just got real.
I picked up the Messermeister Chef’s Torch this weekend.
Crème brûlée, here I come.
Photo: surlatable.com
