Gingerbread Toffee
The Story & Intro There’s something magical about the smell of gingerbread floating through the kitchen, especially when the holidays are near. Every time I make Gingerbread Toffee, I’m instantly …
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Caramel Chocolate Toffee
THE STORY & INTRO Growing up on the sun-kissed island of Crete, I learned early that the best recipes are the ones that bring people together. One of my favorite …
Pecan Praline Toffee: A Buttery, Crunchy, Southern-Inspired Treat
The Story & Intro Every time I make Pecan Praline Toffee, I feel like I’m bringing a little bit of Crete and a little bit of the American South together …
Saltine Cracker Christmas Crack The Easiest Holiday Treat Ever
The Story & Intro (With Marilyn’s Story Woven In) There’s something magical about the holiday season the lights, the music, and of course, the treats that fill every kitchen with …
Traditional Almond Christmas Toffee
The Story & Intro Every December, my kitchen in Crete becomes a warm, sweet-smelling adventure. Growing up on the island, I learned that Christmas wasn’t just about presents or decorations …
Molasses Sandwich Cookies Full 1500-Word Article
The Story & Intro There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about molasses sandwich cookies. Every time I bake them, I’m instantly transported back to my grandmother’s small stone kitchen in Crete. Even …
Gluten-Free Soft Molasses Cookies: Chewy, Cozy & Perfectly Spiced
The Story & Intro Every time I bake Gluten-Free Soft Molasses Cookies, I’m reminded of how food has this magical ability to bring people together even when the recipe is …
Maple Molasses Cookies A Cozy, Sweet, Perfectly Chewy Treat
The Story & Intro There’s something magical about the smell of Maple Molasses Cookies baking in the oven. It takes me right back to winter mornings on Crete when my …
Molasses Chocolate Chip Cookies Soft, Chewy, and Decadent
The Story & Intro There’s something truly magical about Molasses Chocolate Chip Cookies. Every time I bake them, I’m reminded of cozy afternoons in my grandmother’s kitchen in Crete. She …
Soft Molasses Oat Cookies: Cozy, Chewy & Full of Flavor
The Story & Intro There’s something magical about baking soft molasses oat cookies that takes me right back to my childhood in Crete. Even though molasses isn’t a traditional Greek …