February 2012
23 posts
Pancake Day? →
Thanks to some UK tumblrs, I’ve learned that yesterday was not only Mardi Gras, but Pancake Day! Who wouldn’t love Pancake Day?! In honor of that, here’s a recipe I post last fall!
breadandbutternyc:
on saturday i made two different types of fall flavored cookies that i was going to share with you today. but then sunday came. and i made pancakes. and i couldn’t wait to...
buildingaladder replied to your post: risotto: milanese style.
Next mission: figure out how to the THAT pasta. THE pasta. The best pasta ever. You know which one I’m talking about. ;)
of course i know. do you think we can get in touch with fabio via domino’s pizza?
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risotto: milanese style.
Waaaaaay back in 2004, I was a junior in college going into my spring semester. I decided to study abroad in Florence, probably one of the best decisions I ever made. I met two of my favorite ladies, who are still two of my favorite ladies 8 years later. I had more adventures than I could list, and the best food of my life. It’s the time in my life that inspired me to want to learn more...
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boston cream pie
This is one of my favorite things. That’s really all there is to say about that.
boston cream pie
makes one 9-inch cake, from martha stewart
ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1 1/4 cups sugar, plus more for pan
1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
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valentines day red velvet
Happy Valentine’s Day! I know, lots of people think Valentine’s Day is annoying and pointless. You should tell people you love them everyday, right? Of course. But why not celebrate a holiday that’s all about love and chocolate, just because?
Red velvet and nutella seemed like a perfect combo to make a Valentine’s Day cupcake. Enjoy, loves!
Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Anonymous asked: part one of your gift is heading your way today. part two will be heading out this weekend and i'll give you a heads up then, as well :) i hope you enjoy! AND HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! -- <3 tumblr buddy
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somewhat snowy saturday in brooklyn...
On Saturday, Dave an I decided to take a walk down to Brooklyn Bridge Park, because it was snowing! And yay for walks in the snow! The snowing lasted about 3 blocks into our walk, but we still had an awesome day.
We walked through the park, then into DUMBO, and whenever we go to DUMBO, Jacques Torres Chocolate shop is a must stop.
These were doughnut holes, filled with creme and rolled in...
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I’m probably late to the party on this, but for anyone who doesn’t already know, Blue Ivy Carter has a tumblr. For real.
jellabyjones replied to your post: OH! I meant to say yesterday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope it was awesome and full of delicious food that you didn’t have to cook.
The giants won for your present. Happy belated birthday!
That was definitely one of the many pluses of the weekend!
gnomesweetgnome asked: OH! I meant to say yesterday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope it was awesome and full of delicious food that you didn't have to cook.
meredithleo asked: Happy Birthday to my favorite tumblr cook/baker! (that avocado salads still one of my favorite dishes :) Have a great day and a wonderful year!!!
cleverlikewhoa asked: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous asked: Happy birthday, buddy!! I'm traveling right now but once I get back home a birthday package will be on its way to you!!
January 2012
17 posts
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victoria sponge cakes + beer jam
Yup, you read that right, beer jam! To explain…our friend Seth does a great web show called Beer Nation. He travels around the city, and the country, doing reviews on some great craft beer and spreads the word about it through his show. Last week, he came back from a trip and asked if I wanted some Victory Storm King Stout Fig Jam he picked up, maybe I could make something tasty with it. Of...
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happy popcorn day!
In honor of National Popcorn Day, I’m reposting one of my favorite popcorn treats!
i love popcorn. it’s probably my favorite snack. i also love peanut butter. combining two things i love? winning. :)
ingredients:
1/4 cup popcorn kernels
Vegetable oil
Fine salt
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter (should be free of added sugar)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
my add...
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banana-pecan cupcakes...
…with caramel buttercream! (That’s my favorite part.)
It’s one of my friends birthday’s, an he’s the kinda guy that’s more into tastes like banana, pumpkin and gingerbread than my usual chocolate flavors. In his honor, I made these banana cupcakes with a caramel buttercream. I happened to have some caramel that I’d already made in my fridge, so that...
angelincovina answered your question: french almond macarons
I don’t have a mixer? What should I do then?
I’m not sure I’d recommend making any sort of meringue without a mixer, since the main part of the process is mixing egg whites…a lot. You can get a pretty cheap handheld mixer, I found one for $8 on google product search! If you do try mixing by hand, let me know how it...
ibakelikeachamp replied to your post: french almond macarons
Did you give these a special flavor or did you just want them to be blue because it’s pretty?
I made them blue because I’m making them for a friend’s son’s baptism, and she requested blue! No flavor besides the vanilla and almond.
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french almond macarons
There were some cracks. There were some deflated, unfooted cookies. However, some of them turned out great! I’d say all in all, pretty successful for a first try! I’ll be going through this process again tonight, so I’ll let you all know if I improve at all! I used the recipe and the endless advice I found on BraveTart, which was amazing. I’ve posted her recipe below, but...
Anonymous asked: How do you get a choclatey layer in a layer cake in between the cake and cream? (w/o adding chocolate!)
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Ask???
So, it’s Friday at 4:36 pm. I haven’t baked anything in what feels like forever because I’ve been SO busy. That will for sure change this weekend. I’m trying macaroons everyone. Real deal, french macaroons. Wish me luck! Until then, let’s play the ask me anything game! Cause, I don’t usually put much about myself on this blog. Let’s get a little...
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holiday recap!
I hope you all had an amazing New Year’s! We were in sunny Florida for the weekend to visit family, and had a great time! It made me realize how much I truly dislike winter. January, February and March weather are going to be no fun! Anyhow, here are a couple highlights from our trip!
After flying into Orlando, and staying at my sister’s house over night, we drove down south to...
Anonymous asked: Happy New Year, buddy!!! I hope you're having the best time in Florida!
December 2011
21 posts
aspoonful-of-sugar asked: Happy New Year when it comes! I hope you have a great night tonight with your family in Florida. Here's to a fabulous 2012. x
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Anonymous asked: Nic, Your cinnamon muffins were absolutely amazing, I melted a tiny pad of butter on top and when I cut into it, all the awesome sugary juices came up throught the folds. So delicious!!!
Anonymous asked: When you bake the oreo cheesecakes, is the top suppose to look still sticky or wet? Or is it suppose to be bake like a cupcake?
And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled ‘till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store? What if Christmas,...
Anonymous asked: Hi Nicolette! Your Christmas package is going out today and while I hope you get it before the actual holiday, it's more likely you'll get it after. Hope your Christmas is amazing and you enjoy what I've picked out :)
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