Montgomery Mall Food Court, Bethesda Maryland Urban Plates is a cafeteria-style “good food fast” place perfect for a food court setting. The staff are delightful […]
Chocolate Chip Mocha Cookies
These are my go-to holiday (or travel, or event, or anytime) cookies. They had the nickname "Pandora cookies" during an 8-hour road trip with friends because of, well, their seriously addicting nature. That and something about opening Pandora's box. I liked the name, but it didn't stick. They are regular old chocolate-chocolate-chip cookies with a spoonful of chocolate mocha powder in 'em. They're dangerous so don't eat then at night unless you have the desire to stay up 5 hours past your bedtime. They're like coffee in cookie form, except they don't taste like coffee, because coffee is gross. Behold…
Ginger Cookies
My husband's favorite cookies. Made with fresh ginger. The way it should be. Happy Thanksgiving!!! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 3 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1/2 cup molasses 2 eggs 3/4 cups sugar (for rolling cookies in) Directions: Whip butter and the 2 cups of sugar together until creamy. In a separate bowl, sift together remaining dry ingredients. Add eggs, molasses, and grated ginger to butter mix until well combined. Add flour mix…
Christmas is coming…
It's a little early for a Christmas post, but it's that time where holiday cards are on the brain. Want something more exciting than what can be found in the grocery store? Yes, yes you do. Time to get in those orders! What will your Christmas card look like? Creepy Santa Christmas Card by doomthings Create one-of-a-kind picture post cards at Zazzle
Godiva Chocolatier
Tysons Corner Center, McLean, Virginia Tysons Corner Center is full of interesting stores, many that come and go, but the sweets and treats shops are […]
Pret A Manger
Delaware House Travel Plaza, Newark, DE The travel plazas up and down route 95 on the east coast are great! They can be accessed from […]
Newk’s Eatery
Sterling, Virginia This place is a chain that has a very similar model to Panera Bread, but with an updated fresh look and apparently a […]
Blue Blinds Bakery
Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts This is a cute little bakery that offers breakfast, lunch, and a wide variety of fresh bakery items including loaves of yeasted […]