Moon Pies

Ahhh Moon Pies… they take me all the way back to my childhood.  During those innocent days, before I knew Diabetes was a thing, I’d gorge myself on these celestial snacks.  In fact, more than once as I perfected this recipe I said aloud, “Screw Diabetes…” and ate one anyway.  Go ahead, you know you want to… This recipe provides an opportunity for practicing a couple of slightly advanced baking[...]

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Although exploring the nuances of chocolate chip cookies is reason enough to bake, this opportunity should be used to experiment with a cooking stone. Everyone knows how chocolate chip cookies should turn out, see how using a stone improves them! These cookies are difficult to handle right out of the oven, but harden as they cool.  If chewier cookies are preferred, add one or two additional egg yolks to the[...]