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Brown Sugar English Toffee · 938 days ago

There are a couple of recipes in mom’s cookbook. I’m not sure which was her favorite but the brown sugar one is awesome. I’ll list the 2 variations—Polly’s traditional one, and the one from he Diamond Walnut bag stuck inside. My opinion is the brown sugar is chewier and more, uh, homey.

Brown Sugar English Toffee · 22 November 10

I’m now in the possession of a large stack of faded, spilled on, scribbled on, spiral books from my grandmother, Eleanor Drew Hooper, and my mom, Ann Hooper Muncaster. Both have passed away, Grammy so long ago I can barely remember her warm embrace, but my mom so recently I can still hear her voice on the phone. Sure, I have photos and memorabilia…

Mariela’s Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies · 13 May 10

I’m always try to add some whole wheat flour and adjust the sugar in our favorite cookie recipes. This adjustment was a winner. We served these at Mareila’s school the day I had to do the health and nutrition talk. The kids all asked for the recipe!

Mariela's Chocolate-Coconut Bars · 2 February 10

These are seriously addicting ewwy-gooey-chewy treats.

The "Best Dinner Ever" · 2 February 10

The “Best Dinner Ever” from the mouth of my 7 year old. Could the fact that she prepared the bulk of it herself have anything to do with it? Recipes for Sausage and Lentil Winter Soup, Cornbread, and Mariela’s Chocolate-Coconut Bars

Zucchini Blondies · 31 July 09

In the fall when the squash is overgrowing in the garden, sweets made with zucchini are a great way to diversify. Delicious with whole wheat or white flour.

Brownies Rio Verde: · 3 February 08

I never had a perfect brownie recipe until I discovered a thick and chewy recipe we used for desserts at Estancia Rio Verde. They are delicious as is or sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Crème de Menthe Brownies · 3 January 07

When my mom served these brownies over the holidays they instantly brought back childhood memories- I probably hadn’t had one in thirty years! I made them again on New Year’s Day and had 10-year old girls begging to help arrange them on a plate and pass them around.

Braised Beef with Chocolate and Rosemary · 21 November 06

When I saw a version of this recipe in Bon Appetit I knew I had to try it for the sake of my chocoholic 4-year old and husband.

Spruce Island Chocolate Cake · 8 March 06

This family recipe is the first in my 10-year old neice’s battered handwritten cookbook.