So we are on vacation. It’s wonderful. I love it. I love the air here, I love the rooms, I love that its nice and cool, I love that I have to wear a sweater and its summer, I love it. I brought a tasty gluten free dessert with us, a cheesecake with an almond … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free!)
Desserts
Coconut Macroons! (Gluten Free)
Ever since coming home, I have focused more and more on gluten-free cooking. I have made a gluten-free pizza crust which was surprisingly good, some gluten free Indian foods, and other cool stuff. But for … Continue reading Coconut Macroons! (Gluten Free)
Invitations and Layered Triple Berry Ganache Chocolate Cake
It's getting real. We sent out invitations. They're so beautiful... How crazy is that? I'm getting married. Luckily I kinda like guy I'm marrying 😉 Honestly, people keep asking me how it feels. I don't feel different (except for the decision making, but thank god for my mother whose doing most of the … Continue reading Invitations and Layered Triple Berry Ganache Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Sprinkle Rice Krispies
My city is surprisingly green. When you think Texas, you think cowboy hats, boots, and Clint Eastwood. We have most of those things (sans Mr. Eastwood), but there are parts of this diverse state that are totally green, and my area is one of them. It's lush, while being hot, humid and muggy. Which is … Continue reading Chocolate Sprinkle Rice Krispies
OMG…Two-Bite Cocoa Jam Cookies (and they’re vegan too!)
I found this blog a little while back, 17andbaking, which just had the most beautiful pictures and excellent writing that I added it to the list of blogs that I read regularly. As I was searching through the recipe list after T- left for Dallas, I found this recipe...I didn't have any eggs in the fridge, … Continue reading OMG…Two-Bite Cocoa Jam Cookies (and they’re vegan too!)
Austin and Brown Sugar Whipped Cream
I really love San Antonio. With it's vibrant hispanic roots, the riverwalk dotted with all kinds of restaurants, and it's suburban neighborhoods with each house being architecturally unique. It's a great city. But Austin definitely has an appeal to it. A college town, the carefree feeling of youth is infectious and pervasive. T and I went to … Continue reading Austin and Brown Sugar Whipped Cream
Cocoa Brownies with Salted Peanut Butter Frosting
So I really should be working on my essay. Really, I should. But I have a rough draft done, so why not celebrate? Rough draftish. Judge away. These were made while watching an episode of "Bones" Anyways -- I stole this recipe. Seriously. Stole. I started reading a new blog, Not Without Salt, and it's … Continue reading Cocoa Brownies with Salted Peanut Butter Frosting
TMDSAS, AMCAS, and Lemon Bars!
So medical school applications opened this past week for Texas and AMCAS. I'm busy pecking away at the key board trying to find the right words (but under 5000 characters) as to why I want to be a doctor. I definitely thought 5000 characters (with spaces) was more than what it is...so now I'm anxiously … Continue reading TMDSAS, AMCAS, and Lemon Bars!
Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream Frosting
Yes! My teaching certification portfolio is complete! I just have to go turn it in...but before I did that...I decided to reward myself. This is a special day that will go down in history texts everywhere -- the day I do not have continue to think about my teaching certification (at least until they decide … Continue reading Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream Frosting
Cherry Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Cherry Almond Buttercream!
Better home and garden would be PROUD! So yesterday T- and I were sitting in Borders and doing that thing that's making them go out of business -- reading in their store without buying anything. I just bought myself an iced tea latte and when a cupcake book caught my eye... My good lord, there … Continue reading Cherry Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Cherry Almond Buttercream!
The Clumsy Cook 