A fan recalls Alton Brown from Food Network making an impact on their cooking journey via knowledge sharing. They tested Brown's innovative version of Nestle Toll House's chocolate chip cookies - The Chewy, The Thin, and The Puffy. Upon trying 'The Chewy', the fan, although initially keen to reduce butter, was eventually pleased with the rich chocolate taste and definite chewiness.
The author, a mother and blogger, discusses the changes post-childbirth has brought to her life and ambitions. Despite planning to continue blogging frequently, she finds juggling motherhood, work, and personal interests challenging. However, an opportunity to contribute to a recipe swap nudged her into blogging again. She restarts with an adapted recipe for Iced Pumpkin Cookies from another blog, Dough See Dough.
The author has been in a cooking rut but found inspiration in a Virtual Cooking Party featuring a Spinach Yogurt Pesto Pasta recipe. They added chicken to make it a complete meal and praised the Greek yogurt for its creaminess. The recipe is described in detail, along with the cooking process. The author expresses gratitude to the host.
The author shared their top 3 favorite savory dishes and favorite sweet treats.
To say that 2013 has been a whirlwind year would really be an understatement. Our life is so completely different, but in so many good ways. Two years ago we…