Superplexus a Big Hit with Middle School Students

I’ve been making quite a few Molten Lava Cakes in the past twelve months because they a) are ridiculously easy to make and b) they are a 100% cure for a chocolate craving. I looked at a few recipes online and even one in an issue of Martha Stewart Living, but I wasn’t really satisfied…
I can’t get enough of the BBC series, "Lark Rise to Candleford". Waiting for Season 4 to be available on DVD is difficult! Knowing that Season 4 is the last season is tragic. What is it about this series that has captivated my attention? There’s a hint of "Little House on the Prairie", which was…
The next time you bake sweet potatoes, add an extra one to the oven and save it to make these tasty little treats a day or two later. They are gluten-free, plus you can switch up the type of liquid (regular, coconut, almond, etc. milk) and the amount and type of sweetener (brown sugar, honey,…
I’m kind of in love with the soup I made this afternoon. It’s flavorful, healthy, and pretty – perfect with some warm, crusty bread. (I made a loaf from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day.) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon…
My husband reminded me that Easter represents new beginnings, so I thought today was the perfect time to start a blog for my daily favorites. First up, Easter’s dessert: Strawberry Tart. I usually go for something chocolate when making desserts, but decided strawberries would be more Spring-like. It was a big hit. My primary inspiration…
It’s no surprise that I found an occasion to make cupcakes! Friends were visiting us over Memorial Day weekend and they are cupcake connosieurs (they live in NYC with easy access to a myriad of successful cupcake bakeries). I decided they would be my testers. The recipe in question: Chocolate Cupcakes on p.54 of Essence…