Have you ever had a turtle? They’re a delicious family favorite candy from my childhood. Pecans, encased in chewy caramel topped with sweet milk chocolate. We used to get them around the holidays. I’m still a big fan of the salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy combination. These cookies are all of the delectable things I remember aboutRead more
This was a big hit at last month’s Carroll Cafe. I even had people coming back for seconds. So I’m apparently not the only one that loves Thai food. And while this might not be a traditional dish, it is packed with flavor, texture and crunch. Cabbage is great for mixing up the usualRead more
Ah the delights of warm weather! We’ve had a few glorious days recently and I am so excited for Spring. After a long season, it’s always exciting to begin thinking about new flavors. While I’ve been a bit busy lately, I’m definitely looking forward to making more time for cooking and to take advantage ofRead more
Coming up with new, delicious, and easy vegan and gluten-free desserts for Carroll Cafe is a challenge. This month I decided to give rice pudding a try. I figured there must be a good recipe using a non-dairy milk to make it vegan. While I usually prefer my rice to be savory, this rice puddingRead more
One of the first things I learned to make as a child was chocolate chip cookies. It was one of the few recipes Dad knew, and he taught me, and I don’t think he’s made them since. It was a great recipe for thin, crispy cookies. But they were best eaten straight out ofRead more
What’s your favorite way to get recipe inspiration? I follow a lot of food blogs (using Bloglovin to keep track of them), spend way too much time on Pinterest, and love looking through food magazines. Sometimes I follow a recipe, and other times I use it as a jumping off point. This is one ofRead more
I’ve been so pleased with the mild weather we’ve had for the past couple days. It’s a hint of spring that is so welcome after our big snow last week. It feels quite strange to be walking around outside without a winter coat and have snow on the ground. These transition seasons are aRead more
So I’m going to assume, dear reader, that you’ve had nutella, the delicious chocolate hazelnut spread that’s taken the world by storm. And if you’ve had it, you obviously fell in love with it. So obviously there’s not much else to say about this cake. Except it’s delicious. The cake is moist, the frosting isRead more
Do you menu plan? I’ve been working on planning and cooking ahead for the week, but it’s a challenge. I have a hard time knowing what I’ll want to eat later on in the week, and as I’m cooking more meals just for the boyfriend and me, it’s hard to know how quickly we’ll goRead more
I’m a bit obsessed with Pinterest. I can spend hours browsing on there, and love all the inspiration that it provides. It’s especially useful for salad inspiration. Salads can be a little boring, and aren’t exactly something I crave in these cold months. But I’m a firm believer of eating your veggies, so with aRead more