Brownies (yet again)

I often consider brownies the lowest common denominator of American desserts. There's no challenge, no joy of victory (and also rarely t...

Brownies (for Valentine's Day and Every Day)

Is it too early for Valentine's Day baking? I think not, considering that many retail establishments display Christmas decorations right...

Barney's Brownies

  Say you have a house full of dinner guests and just as the main course is finished you realize, yikes, you forgot dessert.  If that ever h...

Brownies (Best Recipe)

A new study from the University of Cambridge touting the health benefits of chocolate sent me right to the kitchen last night to whip up a ...

Triangle Fire, Bundt Kuchen and Brownies with Coffee Frosting

Today is the centennial of the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, the worst industrial accident in New York City's history; 146 very young women ...

Halloween fun

Yesterday we held a small Halloween party at our house for our 2 children and 3 of their friends. We had pumpkin decorating, as well as brow...