When the chocolate craving hits, you just need to satisfy it. A-Tooch is not a big chocolate person so when she does do chocolate, she does it big. Don’t judge. I like vanilla better… and caramel, peanut butter or marshmallow. But this past weekend I wanted something chocolatey and did not have the time or […]
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Apple Pastries, Apple Picking and Apple Eating
Since everyone and their mother have been apple picking in the past few weekends, A-Tooch decided to join the fun. We headed up to Minard Farms in Clintondale, NY — perfect because not only is there apple picking, but also cider brewing and doughnut baking on-site. Very important. If you know anything about apples, you’ll […]
Island Treasures Gourmet Rum Cake
Karen from Island Treasures Gourmet asked TFAW if we’d like to try a rum cake. Never two to say no to dessert, we each picked our flavors and our rum cakes were on their way. A-Tooch’s number one liquor is rum, so its no surprise she was all over this cake. I opted for the […]
Light Lemon Cheesecake
I’ve read a few recipes in the past that call for gelatin to lighten up a regular cheesecake mix. Seems impossible though — isn’t the best part of cheesecake how decadent and bad for you it is?
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake and Peppermint Cheesecake
A-Tooch was a bake-a-holic this holiday season. Between Christmas Eve, Christmas day brunch, (ahem) the quarter century A-Tooch birthday and New Year’s, there has been plenty to celebrate with, of course, food. Sadly, documenting all of the goodies would overload the blog and your brains so I’ve chosen some of the best to pass along. […]