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Cookies Drive Me Nuts!

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Itanni

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The bane of my existence are chocolate chip cookies. Cookies??!!! Yes, cookies! I hate to bake them because the few times that I have, they came out looking either too fat or too skinny. Who knew that I was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes Tagged chocolate chip cookies, strawberry cookies, strawberry white chocolate chip cookies

Playing With My Cakes

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Itanni

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For the past 2 weeks every time I made a batter for a cake, I felt the need to add something else to it. I love experimenting with desserts and sometimes it works, and sometimes it flops. Literally. But a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes Tagged chocolate cake, custard, lemon bread with lemon curd, lemon curd, lemon loaf, vanilla custard

I Want It All! Cookies, Chocolate Cake and Cheesecake

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Itanni

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I was craving something sweet today, which is unusual for me. I rummaged through my cupboard and found cocoa for a chocolate cake, chocolate chips for cookies and in the fridge I found cream cheese. So why not incorporate all … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes Tagged Cheesecake, chocolate cake, chocolate cake cheesecake, chocolate cake cookie dough cheesecake, cookie dough, cookie dough cheesecake

When In A Weird Mood, BAKE!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Itanni

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Lately I have been in a weird mood. I can’t figure out why I feel the way I do. I am not angry, or sad, or particularly happy, I am just meh. I am lucky to have my best-friends who … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes Tagged Cake balls, Oreo balls, Oreo center, Oreo cookies, red velvet cake balls, white chocolate cake balls

Nacatamales, A Childhood Favorite. Did I Really Forget The Salt?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Itanni

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Growing up I was exposed to a lot of delicious food, and the one item that I considered a treat and my #1 comfort food are nacatamales. I was trying to figure out a way to describe them to you … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes Tagged banana leaf, Nacatamales, Nicaragua, pork, pulled pork, stuffing, tamales

Had To Have A Red Velvet Hotcake For My Bday

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Itanni

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I visited Chicago last year in August and while there I went to a restaurant called the Bongo Room. This restaurant was recommended to me because they are known for their breakfasts, and I LOVE breakfast!  When I arrived at … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews Tagged Chicago breakfast, Chicago brunch, pretzel sauce, red velvet hotcakes, red velvet pancakes, South loop Chicago, The Bongo Room, thick pancakes

I Bought A Donut Pan for $7.

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Itanni

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I do not always post recipes because I eyeball a lot of the ingredients rather than measuring. Here is the recipe I used and I will tell you what I did differently. Recipe adapted from http://www.shutterbean.com/2013/baked-cinnamon-sugar-doughnuts/1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes Tagged cake, cake donut, cake doughnut, donut pan, donuts, doughnut pan, doughnuts, sugar and cinnamon

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