posted on September 22, 2017
If you don’t have a personal cookie advisor, I highly recommend seeking out the service. I baked these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Frosting in honor of mine.
Chewy at the edges, soft in the center, and filled with warm layers of spice, this delectable fall dessert is in honor of my personal cookie whisperer, my younger sister, Elaine.
Elaine has baked more batches of oatmeal cookies than anyone I know, constantly leads me to the best cookie spots in her hometown of Kansas City (if you haven’t had the sugar cookie at The Mixx yet, YOU MUST), and like all the greats of their craft, does not hesitate to point out a particular cookie’s shortcomings. When Elaine approves of one of my cookie recipes from my blog, I know it is a keeper.
Of course, I value Elaine’s opinion on far more than simply a fresh batch of Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies. As we’ve grown older, my view of our relationship has shifted from seeing her as my “little sister” to considering her a peer. A much cooler, younger peer. Elaine is one of the first people I call when I need an honest opinion, a laugh, or any sort of fashion consultation.
A recipe for Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies feels especially appropriate today because in fewer than 24 hours, I’ll be standing up beside the cookie expert herself on her wedding day. Tomorrow my not-so-baby baby sis is getting hitched!
posted by Erin on September 20, 2017
Sometimes, a lady needs to cheat. For example, when she is making Turkey Bolognese. This recipe is sponsored by Giovanni Rana. What this lady should do to make proper, non-cheating Turkey Bolognese: Painstakingly chop...
posted by Erin on September 19, 2017
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posted by Erin on September 17, 2017
I’ve read that in successful relationships, each partner brings different strengths. Ben, for his contribution, can remember the play-by-play of every Notre Dame football game in the last 25 years. For my part, I...
posted by Erin on September 15, 2017
Apple Chips are a hover situation. This recipe is sponsored by Pick ‘n Save. As in, I’m going hover in the kitchen, hover over the container, and hover anywhere else where I can feasibly...
posted by Erin on September 13, 2017
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe is nicely sized to feed a family of four. I ate the entire crock pot. BY MYSELF. Ben spent the better part of August and a chunk...
posted by Erin on September 11, 2017
I consider myself a bit of an energy ball aficionado. These sweet, no-bake treats take minutes to throw together, are filled with good-for-you ingredients, and make for quick, portable breakfasts and snacks. I have...
posted by Erin on September 8, 2017
We have reached a stage of the year best described as “seasonal confusion.” It feels a little bit summer, a little bit fall, and 100% a reason to sip a frosty Pumpkin Milkshake. On...
