Spring is here and soon our streets in NY and NJ will be filled with street festivals and the smell of yummy stuff in the air. If you grew up anywhere in the Tri-State area, then you know one of the most popular fair treats are Zeppoles. For those who don’t know, Zeppoles are deep fried…
Tag: Dessert
Foodie & Spork: Snickers Brownies
Today on Foodie & Spork, I have for you another delectable recipe I found on Pinterest; Snickers Brownies from Jasey’s Crazy Daisy. Doesn’t it look delicious? I know, for someone that has given up sugar and trying my darnest to eat healthier, I sure like to look at dessert and treats. My philosophy is, not that is…
King Cake!
In my book, there’s nothing more New Orleans than King Cake, ok maybe Crawfish Etouffee, and Jambalaya. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE KING CAKE The King Cake is one of the most important items associated with Mardi Gras celebrations, both in the city and wherever Mardi Gras parties are held, that most Mardi Gras rookies will overlook…
Happy National Pie Day!
It’s National Pie Day! Pies have a long and illustrious history, but the sweet filled treats we enjoy today are a relatively recent innovation. The Greeks and Romans made some of the first pies in history. People filled pastry shells with different kinds of meat or seafood, flavored them with a variety of spices, and…
Happy National Fruit Cake Day!
Hope you’re holidays are awesome. I’m sick UGH and drugged up to the wazoo! Hopefully I’ll be back to normal in a few days. Fruit Cake, now those are two words that combine together make you cringe. Not many people like this Holiday tradition but today is it’s National Day: Today is National Fruit Cake…
Hot Cocoa Cookies
HOT COCOA COOKIES Makes about 60 pieces Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 12 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups (packed) light brown sugar 3 eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 7.5 oz. semisweet…
Nerd & Lace 