Lauren-NicoleMar 31, 2013fresh & creamy mango sorbetI am sometimes guilty of impulse shopping. I'll be perusing the isles of an unfamiliar grocery store, & out of the corner of my eye I'll...
Lauren-NicoleMar 28, 2013peanut butter cravingsI’ve been craving peanut butter cookies & for some reason I just can’t seem to get them right. The first batch, I couldn’t find peanut...
Lauren-NicoleMar 23, 2013pear vinegarI've been patiently waiting to publish this post. Some things - good things - take time to reach their optimum level of perfection. This...
Lauren-NicoleMar 12, 2013white chocolate & ginger macaronsI’ve been at it again! Actually, I’m lying. Remember the last set of macarons that I made? Well, when I made them, I was so pleased with...
Lauren-NicoleMar 9, 2013pâte sucrée (sweet shortcrust pastry)I’ve recently come to a marvelous realization about gluten-free baking… Pastry dough is now a piece of cake! Eliminating the gluten from...
Lauren-NicoleMar 6, 2013dark chocolate & cardamon macaronsYou know the old adage “if at first you don’t succeed”? Well, at first, I didn’t. If I’m being totally honest, at second I didn’t either....
Lauren-NicoleMar 2, 2013the "no room for modesty" turkey sandwichAbout seven years ago, I found myself standing in front of the open fridge. It was one of those excruciatingly hot, Arizona days, & a...
Lauren-NicoleFeb 24, 2013beurre noisette & sea salt browniesI'm a creature of habit. I find something that works & then I find a way to incorporate that success every which way possible. Case in...