Here is another recipe to one of the cookies I made on my baking spree last month. This recipe is very simple and fun. The cookies itself are yummy, and the kids will especially like it.
Again, this recipe is from Baker’s Royal, so you may use either recipe.
This year, a friend and I, hopped on a plane and flew across the globe to celebrate one of our girlfriend’s marriage. It was quiet an experience for a third world country, but we didn’t stay in Cairo too long. By a spontaneous decision, we booked flights to Sharm El Shiekh, and five hour later I was swimming in the Red Sea.
Can I begin by saying these cookies are really amazing. I came across Baker’s Royale and found a whole bunch of cookies that worked successfully in a one night baking spree. I will post the other cookies in the future, but for now, we shall speak citrus. These lemon sandwich cookies are perfect for any occasion. I found that the cream cheese filling can sit beautifully in an area of over 100*F, no lie. The “buns” has this crumbly, not so lemon-y texture and taste. You can eat these cookies alone without the filling, but just be sure to keep a gallon of milk near by.
The original recipe is here and keep in mind that my cookies did not come out as sharp as BR’s. I really gave no fucks as they still presented itself like Luke Steele and tasted like the sun on a spring day (a very misinterpreted metaphor).
You may follow BR’s recipe exactly it shows as it is what I did. The only difference is, I used lemon extract instead of lemon oil. According to BR, you can use either those two options and lemon juice, but just keep in mind, lemon juice will bring out some sour faced tartness. Be sure to view the link above to see measurement differences when using lemon oil or juice.
This year my husband took me to Portland for our anniversary. Unfortunately, I got sick the very night before we flew out and barely ate on the entire trip. The lack of digestion did not stop me though. I was a trooper.
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Luz Elena Mendoza & Joshua Huot
A fellow man bringing flowers home to his girlfriend.
Ellen Berry who sat on a strawberry shortly before this scene.
Happy Anniversary.
If anyone remembers, there were these Pinata cookies floating around the internet with mini M&Ms inside of them. It sounded like something fun to try but I had no occasion to make such cookies. For Christmas, my mom gave me a bucket of cookie cutters that came with all kinds of designs with animal shapes, letters and numbers, and of course, holiday themed. When I ran into these heart sprinkles at the dollar bins at Target, I knew exactly what to do for Valentines.
Last week my husband had sent me an email with no subject or message. Just a link to this. Since we are going out to a show tonight with no time for dinner, I thought I’d have a big lunch and decided to make these babies. It was very easy to make and the best part was that I had all the ingredients on hand. It’s a must try, especially for the vegetarians out there.
So I normally don’t write about my personal life but I took some neat pictures this weekend and I wanted to share it.
We’ve been to Oregon before and we usually drive, except this time we flew. Luckily Daniel’s cousins were in town this weekend as well (they travel tons) and we were all able to hang out and explore a true Portland life, something we’ve never done before because we would usually fall into a food coma after every meal. If anything, we are going back before the year ends. Oregon is love.
Over Washington.
Tin Shed: This was the mac and cheese of the day. I have no idea what it’s called but it was very unique in flavor. There was cinnamon in it. And the slices of bread to the right of the bowl, were fucking phenomenal.
I have never been in a co-op grocery store before. I purchased some marzipan and oat soap bar and possibly some of the best hot sauces I have ever come across.
Alberta.
On every trip, I have dreams to eat at the Screen Door. We finally got a chance and it was well worth the wait. We ordered everything and ate so much. You can’t go wrong there.
Couch.
The hotel we stay at is one of the three best hotels I have ever been to (one of them being outside of the US). The valet guys never forget who you are and it is steps away from everything.
We also went here, here and here. Oh also, here and here. As well as a few shows and bars.
Midterms in the morning.
Going to Portland for the weekend with the boy. I leave the house at 4am tomorrow morning. It’s a drag that Portland flights have the oddest hours.
Be back soon loves.
As it being October, I was in the mood to make something pumpkin-y. I refuse to share my famous pumpkin loaf recipe and with midterms next week, I didn’t feel like spending valuable time coming up with another recipe. So I used the power of Google and found this.
Also check out Cindy’s pumpkin streusel muffins!
Today is Friday and I usually leave my Fridays for excessive amounts of homework and studying. But this morning, my parents had a wild argument. They are divorced but still hang out. She was supposed to be his designated driver for his procedure today but because he is the way he is, he didn’t call. He thought he could handle it himself, being the man he tries to be. My mom was going to come over today to alter some jeans anyways so she showed up. My dad calls and puts on this act taken directly from the major motion picture, “The Wonderful World of Blaming Everyone but Yourself.” Then asks if it’s okay for him to come over. Aww, of course. My dad never comes over. He hasn’t been over in almost a year.
So my mom and I were like HAY LET’S COOK!
We got ghormeh sabzi, mirza ghasemi, lavash tadeek and kookoo sabzi.
And my dad is on the couch with my laptop playing Iranian folk music.
While my mom folk dance in the kitchen.
It’s been a good Friday.
And I never got around to doing my homework.
Have a great weekend ladies and gentlemen.
