I am a huge fan of homemade thin crispy chocolate chip cookies and have tried so many recipes to get that balance of crispy with subtle softness inside. Many are good, but I've never been quite taken but any particular one. Finally, it's here. And, I'm happy.
It's Tate's Chocolate Chip Cookies from GOOP - I baked mine for the full 12 minutes because I love them crispy crispy! Thanks Gwyneth.
A festive and allergy-friendly PB&J: sunflower seed butter, preserves, and jimmies! A little extra sugar goodness for son's birthday party.
As I child, I used to love waiting around for the ice cream truck and get my favorite cold treat, an ice cream sandwich. A happy pairing of pure vanilla and pure chocolate - simple and perfect for my taste.
Now as an adult and mom of two young ones, I relish in making childhood favorites for my family. Today, my son turns 3 years old (sniff sniff), and we can't think of a better birthday dessert than a homemade old fashion ice cream treat. Happy Birthday!
I felt like the little boy Charlie as I opened each box of beautifully crafted race car crayons, handmade by Ivy Lane Designs. (Sigh) Unfortunately, they are not for me but for my son for his upcoming third birthday party. I wanted a party favor that was eco-friendly and had some kind of race car theme (my son calls himself a speedracer). Of course, I found the perfect solution on one of my favorite sites, Etsy.
Not only are these well designed but also good for our environment conscience community - all the crayons are made with recycled/upcycled materials. The crayon colors are rich and bold - Ivy even made several pink race car ones for the girls attending the party (what a gem). And, each set is carefully packaged in a recyclable gift box.
Oh, I just love them! Thank you Ivy!
| photo by Beebo's Zoo |
Graphic designer, Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich, created a clever and beautifully designed alphabet book, Beebo's Zoo. While the book is a work of art on its own, the website brings the animals to life with a rich and stimulating performance. Click on any letter and watch art and typography dance, only stopping to present an animal form. It's spellbinding entertainment for children of all ages.
Three books ago, a few of us moms began a coffee talk book club (read: meet right after preschool drop-off). For starters, we’ve read Mrs. Astor Regrets, Slumdog Millionaire, and our most recent story The Elegance of the Hedgehog. Our petite morning feast is always delicious, fresh, and thoughtful – and this get together was no exception.
For our gathering, we had a few French patisserie bites, I offered ginger scones from the most recently published Gale Gand’s Brunch!. My husband had some the night before and loved it (but he is English and a big fan of scones with freshly made cream). My fellow book clubers enjoyed the subtle hints of ginger, and a few moms tasted a bit of oregano. The recipe had no herbs, and I didn’t have any oregano bits on the counter or kitchen accouterments. I think it might have been the combination of cream with a little sour cream mixed with ginger. Though I sifted the flour, the scone did have a slight biscuit-like texture. Crunchy or not, we all relished the savory morning treat!
