The Bakery

6 Ingredient Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

There are three scenarios that come to mind when I think of cookies coming fresh out of the oven. The first is my dad, home early on a Sunday, making pumpkin cookies on a cold day. He's sort of in his own little world in the kitchen, happy as a clam, baking cookies. It's one… Continue reading 6 Ingredient Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Snacks

Fruit and Nut Granola Bars

Fighting the snack time urge was one of the hardest parts of my day in college. The more I began to workout the more I craved food in the afternoon. Now that we are living the baseball life and dinner is served around 11 pm, snacking is simply mandatory. Eating a snack in the middle… Continue reading Fruit and Nut Granola Bars

Desserts

S’mores Bites

What better way is there to fulfill a childhood guilty pleasure than making s'mores? Crunchy graham crackers, gooey marshmallows, and rich chocolate... there are very few better combinations. Unfortunately, it isn't so easy to whip out the campfire any old night. Especially in bad weather. This recipe is quick, easy, and all of the fun… Continue reading S’mores Bites

Desserts

Mocha Macaroons

If you watch the Food Network or attend a culinary class, you'll quickly learn that certain flavors enhance the tastes of others. Being a great cook or chef is learning how to use complementing and contrasting tastes to create an exciting yet balanced dish. A great starting point for learning these concepts is with chocolate.… Continue reading Mocha Macaroons