Contests / Giveaways

An Erin Cooks Contest: The Pillsbury Duo

December 10, 2008

Congratulations S. Sommerville! You were “lucky number” 45. You’ll be receiving the “Keep it Simple Duo” that includes The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever and Entertaining Simple in the mail shortly. Thank you...

Baked Goods, Cookies, Desserts

Gingersnaps

October 17, 2008

In college I worked at a video store and had to wear this really ugly red polo shirt that proudly declared me an employee of the Movie Gallery. An awful...

Baked Goods, Bread / Rolls, To Buy / To Try

Amish Friendship Bread

September 24, 2008

A few weeks ago Sarah, of Sweets by Sarah, posted about making Amish Friendship Bread. I’d never heard of this cinnamon baked good before. In all honestly I was also...

Contests / Giveaways

An ErinCooks Contest: Win The Essential Chocolate Chip Cookbook!

June 10, 2008

Update: The contest is now closed and we have a winner! Who could possibly pass up the chance to immerse themselves in a veritable sea of chocolate chip recipes? If...

Baked Goods, Cookies, Desserts, Holidays / Entertaining

Brown Sugar Shamrock Shortbread Cookies

March 8, 2008

During the holidays my uncle’s girlfriend makes these amazing brown sugar shortbread cookies that she rolls out and ices. Unfortunately, she wont give me the recipe. I have searched all...

Baked Goods, Cookies, Desserts

Coconut Sandwich Cookies

February 24, 2008

Coconut made quite a few guest appearances in my childhood. In 2nd grade, my teacher brought in a coconut, a hammer, and a nail and proceeded to mercilessly beat on...

Baked Goods, Cake, Desserts

Best Ever Banana Cake

February 2, 2008

When I was a kid I would get so excited if the bunch of bananas my mother brought home from the grocery store had a Chiquita Banana sticker. I’d quickly...

Baked Goods, Cookies, Desserts

Chocolate Chip, Toasted Pecan, Coconut Cookies

January 22, 2008

I picked up Amanda Hesser’s book Cooking for Mr. Latte after the holidays at the Harvard Book Store. I honestly had no idea who she was. In reality I thought...