Category Archives: Cookies Inspired by Drinks

Vegan MoFo #3: Bloody Mary Biscuits

Bloody Mary Biscuits are a significantly better idea than the notorious Bloody Mary Cookies. With the beverage theme in mind, there was no escaping turning the Bloody Mary into an edible, even enjoyable, baked good. Fortunately, I’m no longer limited to cookies, so a savory option was the way to go. I love tomato breads …

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Vegan MoFo #2: Saga of the Grape Soda Cupcakes (and recipe)

While perusing the beverage aisle during a grocery trip with recipe writing in mind, I tossed a few bottles of grape soda* in the cart thinking I’d have big plans with it, eventually. The bottles sat on top of my refrigerator for about two months before I decided what to do with it. Everything just …

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Is it cool if I post cupcakes (and donuts) here?

A girl needs to branch out a little! I like variety! I’ve spent the summer making so many different kinds of baked goods: cookies, cupcakes, donuts, cakes, mousses, and more, and loving every minute. It’s not so much of a secret anymore that I’m working on a new book! The theme this time is baked …

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Mad City Vegan Fest!

The long overdue Mad City Vegan Fest post! On June 19th, the very first vegan fest in Madison, WI witnessed an amazing turnout of over 1,300 people for a day of delicious food, cooking demos, vendors, and community. I was so happy to be a part of the demo line-up, all the details of which …

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Shirley Temple Cookies recipe from Mad City Vegan Fest

I was lucky enough to be at Mad City Vegan Fest in Madison, WI over this weekend giving a baking demo! I demo-ed my new recipe for Shirley Temple Cookies, a light lemon orange-flavored cookie that melts in your mouth, topped with a cherry grenadine frosting, sour straws, mini umbrellas, and a cherry on top! …

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Welcome to the new blog!

Hello everyone! I’ve been meaning to make the blog new and shiny for quite a while! A brand new logo, domain, layout, and features! I’ve been working on making the new blog just right over the past week, getting rid of clutter, and polishing the design to make everything much cleaner and easier to navigate …

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Mexican Mojito Wedding Cookies, Chai Baklava, and a giveaway

I’ve been keeping really busy lately with recipe writing, research, and behind the scenes work on projects lately. I’m hoping to have lots of new goodies and information to share very soon! Here are some new recipes that are in the works. Mexican Mojito Wedding Cookies A twist on the basic Mexican Wedding Cookie, infused …

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New Cookie: Margarita Biscotti. Bleeding Hearts. Circus Animal Cookies.

The full, tangy flavor of a margarita is the perfect match for a crispy buttery biscotti. With lime and tequila baked into the cookie and mixed into the glaze, this cookie encompasses a margarita all in one bite, including the lime and salt garnish. So, I have a really really hard time getting anything done …

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Recap of Boswell signing, MKE’s Vegan Cookies segment, and Riverwest Co-op signing this weekend!

MoFo is over (just in time for my finals) so this blog will be getting a little more love (and updates!) like SBYM got throughout November. Thanksgiving break was absolutely crazy! I think the whole weekend comprised of working and homework. It was fun, but I was ready to pass out after it all. I …

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Bars, Drinks, ‘n’ Cookie Cakes

Hi, everyone! We’re still alive! But pretty busy with getting new recipes up and welcoming in the new testers. Here’s what I’ve come up with lately: Orange Vanilla Cream/Dreamsicle Bars These are the bar of a dream, a pastel orange surreal dream! They’re perfectly delicate. No-Bake Date Oat Bars Root Beer Float Cookies Mexican Hot …

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