Games, Products, To Buy / To Try

15 Reasons Why Stardew Valley is the Perfect Game for Foodies

April 26, 2016

At the beginning of April I was pretty much certain that I was going to need an intervention. The things is, it wasn’t gelato, caramel creams, or even prosecco that I...

An Erin Cooks Original, Baked Goods, Cookies, Gift Ideas, Holidays / Entertaining

Pistachio-Cranberry Christmas Cookies

December 10, 2012

These are actually my new go-to Christmas cookies. I’ve lost count of how many batches I’ve made. Last year I got obsessed baking everything under the sun with pistachios including...

Gift Ideas, Holidays / Entertaining, To Buy / To Try

My Favorite Foodie Christmas Gifts EVER

November 30, 2011

It’s officially the time of year when lists begin to take over your life. From sprawling grocery laden post-its containing oodles of eggnog and pounds of flour and butter to harried to-dos scrawled...

To Buy / To Try

Meet Yummery

September 28, 2009

Today is an exciting day! I’d like to introduce you all to Yummery. Yummery is very pleased to meet you. You’re probably wondering who Yummery is, right? Well Yummery is...

Desserts, Holidays / Entertaining

Heart-Shaped Peppermint Patties

February 2, 2009

Before the question is even posed I’ll just go ahead and tell you that, yes, these do taste eerily similar to York Peppermint Patties. The recipe is incredibly simple and...

Gift Ideas, Holidays / Entertaining, Products, To Buy / To Try

An Erin Cooks Holiday Gift Guide

December 1, 2008

Buying gifts for friends and relatives during the holidays is never easy. I tend to over think every possible permutation, run out of time, and end up giving hastily purchased...

Holidays / Entertaining, Links, Products, To Buy / To Try

Erin Cooks the Internet: November 20, 2008

November 20, 2008

Before everyone starts throwing things at me for posting something holiday related prior to Thanksgiving, I just want to note that a little pre-holiday prep never hurt anyone. So let’s...

Holidays / Entertaining, Links, Products, To Buy / To Try

Erin Cooks the Internet: November 14, 2008

November 14, 2008

I don’t just get junk mail at home, I get junk mail in the office too. Last week they sent me a toy catalog of all things, but I couldn’t...