Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy

Cupcakes vs. muffins:   How are they different?  How are they the same?  Many before me have attempted to answer – and still, the debate goes on.  Some have approached this issue from a scientific standpoint, pointing out the differences in the ratios of ingredients and preparation  methods.   Others  have …

Several weeks ago, Mr. SGCC’s paralegal, Joanne, raved about a recipe she’d made and loved.  One of the things I love about Joanne is that she’s an adventurous foodie who is always willing to try new things.  She’s a girl after my own heart.   The recipe she spoke of …

Before I became a food blogger, the term “macaroons” meant only one thing:  craggy little balls of toasted coconut surrounding a sweet and chewy center.   And, while I’ve since become quite familiar with the delicate and ethereal French macarons that seem to be spun from almonds and air, I’ll …

Let’s face it, people.  Some foods, no matter how much we love them, are just plain ugly.  A fantastic recipe does not always equal an attractive dish     It’s an issue that we food bloggers struggle with on a regular basis.   We want our food photos to leap off the …

These stuffed potatoes were the subject of one of the very first blog posts I ever wrote more than five years ago.  That was way back when I had no idea what I was doing. (though some may argue that I still don’t).  The formatting of that old post …

Everyone here at Chez SGCC is lactose intolerant in varying degrees.  Luckily for me, I’m the least affected.  That means I still get to have ice cream from time to time.   And, a world without ice cream is a very sad place.  However, except for yogurt, we try to …

We didn’t eat much fish at my house when I was a little girl – except on Fridays.  We always had fish on Fridays, because that was what all good Italian Catholic families in the Bronx did.   Even after Vatican II said it was okay to eat meat on …

I know that Valentine’s Day is over, but I thought these cuties were worth sharing.  I wanted to make a little something special for some friends on Valentines Day.   But as usual, time got away from me.  These little treats were so easy to whip up -  and I …

I’m not much of a banana bread girl.  Banana cake, on the other hand, is a whole different story.  Banana bread is breakfast, while banana cake is dessert.  I’d much rather have dessert than breakfast, unless of course, I’m having dessert for breakfast.  And while this Choco-Rum Buttermilk Banana …