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52 Weeks of Baking: Easy Lemon Cookies
When I asked the Sugar HQ what kind of cookies I should make for this week's 52 Weeks of Baking project, BuzzSugar quickly answered, "LEMON!" I couldn't turn down such an enthusiastic request, and so lemon cookies it was. She specifically asked for crisp lemon cookies, however when searching for a recipe, I kept seeing ones that called for lemon cake mix instead.
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A Wee Little Lemon Cookie
I was trying to figure out what the next cookie in our National Cookie Month coverage should be when I spied these adorable petite lemon curd cookies. They look a bit like traditional French Macaroons, but are a lot easier to handle. Plus, they're filled with a delectable lemon curd, so what's not to love?
Snap in to a Lemon-Basil Snap
It's a little late in the season for basil — although I've still seen thriving bunches in the store — but when I saw this recipe for Lemon-Basil Snaps, I knew I had to share it with you. From the look of things, it seems to be a cross between a cookie and a savory biscuit. Call me crazy, but I think this is exactly the sort of recipe that would be worth giving around the holidays.
Must Read: Sips & Apps
Thanks to shows like Mad Men, it's clear that the ritual of the cocktail hour — a time in the late afternoon where potent drinks are sipped and savory snacks are nibbled — is poised to make a comeback. A recent book, Sips & Apps ($19.95) by Kathy Casey, further promotes the idea by providing happy homemakers with a plethora of modern and classic cocktails, and a handful of incredibly tasty-sounding bar snacks. To learn more about this bartending guide keep reading.
Bai Yun Gives Birth to Fifth Giant Panda: In the LINK of an Eye!
- SD Zoo's giant panda gave birth to her fifth cub on Wednesday — People Pets
- Travel the world to see these 14 weird animals — Budget Travel
- Julia Roberts watches James Franco sing to a dog at Tompkins Square Park — Celebrity Dog Watcher
- Martha adopts three Pomeranian geese — The Daily Wag
- New product alert: Cat Livin' "The Bed" — moderncat
- Is stopping traffic to save geese a crime? — Paw Nation
- Ellen and Portia walk the dogs in LA — PopSugar
- Do you want your dog to smell like lemon drop cookies? — Haute or Not?
A Month of Cookies Roundup
Last month was National Cookie Month and, in case you didn't know, we featured a different cookie recipe each day. If you missed any of them, then you're in luck, we've compiled them all for you right here. There were some basics like snickerdoodles and shortbread, but there were also some new finds like potato chip cookies.
Happy Hour: Josh Wesson on Pairing Food and Wine
Despite the long lines and hungry event goers, there was one thing the organizers of the Great American Food and Music Festival did right: they invited Josh Wesson to give a special wine seminar. Wesson is a highly regarded wine professional. He's won countless awards and cofounded New York's acclaimed Best Cellars.
Blueberries Take Over My Shortcake
Since blueberry season has begun, I couldn't help but go overboard and buy several baskets from my local farmers market. While I enjoyed one basket raw, I used the rest to make these mini blueberry shortcakes with lemon and thyme biscuits.
The moist biscuits are simple to make.
Casa Beta: Chesapeake Bay Candle Signature Collection
I recently received the Chesapeake Bay Candle Signature Collection ($65) in the mail. The set contains six cream-colored, soy wax candles in six different fragrances. Each candle comes in a clear glass vessel, which is individually wrapped in cellophane and tied with a satin ribbon.
Lemon Custard Cakes Are Lusciously Delicious
Every once in a while, I'll be browsing a food magazine and come across a recipe that I simply must make. This recipe for lemon custard cakes from the February issue of Bon Appétit is the perfect example. After gorging on decadent chocolate desserts for Valentine's Day, I was desperate for a light, refreshing treat.
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