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  • wesley’s favorite snickerdoodles

    I accidentally coated these with double the amount of cinnamon as the recipe called for, which is why they’re so brown in these photos, oops. Still delicious though, because I’m a believer in never-too-much-cinnamon. But recipe reflects the standard amount, because I can’t speak for you, plus you can always adjust it to-taste. Read more

  • cornbread

    This cornbread recipe was so easy that I regret not learning this before last Thanksgiving. But it’s okay, it’s never too late. Now I know, and there’s always next year! Read more

  • smitten kitchen’s browniest cookies

    I’m feeling pretty uninspired on the baking front these days, to be honest. Been nursing cold symptoms for a few weeks, and work has been busy, plus we’ve been working on getting our new house all put together… which means I’ve been prioritizing naps over chocolate these days. Read more

  • first attempt – pound cake

    I’m going to call this an unsuccessful attempt, because what I really want is a copycat Sara Lee pound cake recipe, and this is not it. Plus, my first couple slices of this cake had a funny after taste, and it was definitely not a great hit with the house. Kind of a medium satisfactory Read more

  • buttermilk pancakes

    It’s been awhile since I had pancakes… and I somehow lost my old trusted recipe. So this time I decided to trust the 7000 reviews on this Allrecipes post. With a few lazy modifications. Also these are the most boring pictures ever. But nobody cares when you’re eating pancakes on a weekend morning 🙂 Read more

  • cheesecake

    Yeahhhh buddy, cheesecake! This cheesecake has neutral flavor (not too creamy or cheesy) and medium texture – not too soft and not too hard. That might sound boring but it’s actually a great go-to cheesecake recipe that never disappoints. Read more

  • black velvet cake

    I was telling my coworker about how red velvet cake is really just chocolate cake plus a bottle of red food coloring, and he said, “You know, the real reason why people go crazy over red velvet cake is the cream cheese frosting.” And I said, “Well then, why don’t I just make a normal Read more

  • simplest sugar cookies

    Simple sugar cookies! For any occasion (or no occasion). Make sure to sift (or loosely whisk) your flour before measuring out, otherwise you may end up with floury tasting cookies. Did you know that there’s a 25% weight difference between a sifted and packed cup of flour? Definitely sift! Read more

  • companion bakery, santa cruz

    New series on Butter City! Bakery visits and reviews/notes on my consumptions. Perhaps I will cross post to my Yelp account… Read more

  • burnt almond cake

    I tried my hand at a burnt almond cake! The one from La Patisserie is soooo good. Best birthday cake(s) ever, highly recommend. But after a few tries (and no complaints from Stanley) I think I’ve found a reasonable #homemade alternative. Read more

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