Cookies, Desserts, Disasters, Holidays / Entertaining

Chocolate-Hazelnut Smooches

October 17, 2007

When I originally saw these Chocolate-Hazelnut Smooches aka Witch Hat Cookies on YumSugar I thought they were absolutely adorable. We’ve all made the peanut butter version before and I thought...

Erin Cooks On-The-Go, Maine, Nostalgia, Resturants, To Buy / To Try

Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shop

October 15, 2007

There are some things about living in Maine that I will always miss: a complete lack of traffic, living 20 minutes from the outlets in Freeport, and Ham Italians from...

Links, Products, To Buy / To Try

Erin Cooks The Internet: October 12, 2007

October 12, 2007

I don’t get the obsession everyone and their brother has with bacon. Personally I’ll eat it on occasion, but honestly since I was a kid I’ve hated the way the...

Reviews

Review: How to Cook Your Life

October 10, 2007

I am not a relaxed person and this tendency towards serious neurosis carries over to my time spent in the kitchen. I have mini tantrums when cupcakes get stuck in...

Dinner, Healthy

Sage Rubbed Pork Chops with Warm Apple Slaw

October 8, 2007

When the leaves begin to fall and it’s dreary, dark, and damp outside sometimes we need a truly comforting meal to bring our thoughts and minds out of the impending...

Beverages, Products, To Buy / To Try

Sing a Song of Starbucks

October 5, 2007

I know that people have very strong feelings about brands like Apple and Starbucks, inevitably you either love them or hate them. Personally I’m a lover not a hater and...

Links, Products, To Buy / To Try

Erin Cooks The Internet: October 3, 2007

October 3, 2007

My girlfriend and idol, Nigella Lawson, is back on the Food Network with all new episodes. Nigella Express begins airing this Sunday, October 7 at 10:30 AM. I can’t wait...

Baked Goods, Desserts, Pies / Tarts

Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust

October 1, 2007

After spending the morning picking apples at the Nashoba Valley Winery I decided to make my annual attempt at baking a pie. This time I decided to branch out from...