Articles tagged: cookies
recipe: Banana coconut bars are tender inside, with crunchy topping
Posted: May 07, 2013I found myself with a few lunchbox-sized containers of applesauce, very ripe bananas, and some leftover almond macaroons from Passover. These ingredients weren't quite exotic enough to qualify for a "Chopped" dessert round, but I ... Read more »
food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Gabriel's Cheesesteak Hoagies - limited menu but tremendous value
Posted: May 03, 2013Frugal Floozie Friday is a feature that seeks out dishes — appetizers, drinks, snacks, desserts, sandwiches, whatever — for $5 or less per person. Sometimes I split generously-sized items with loved ones, saving both money ... Read more »
Woman who married young wants do-over on teen years
Posted: Apr 26, 2013DEAR ABBY: "Jake" and I have been married more than 20 years. I married before I was 18, and I'm not even 40 yet. Jake is seven years my senior. We have had our ups ... Read more »
Autistic Chelsea teen nominated for state fitness award after losing weight
Posted: Apr 22, 2013Sophie Lash, of Chelsea, was caught in the familiar circle of weight gain: She would over-eat, causing her to pack on pounds and making it difficult to be active in order to lose weight. By ... Read more »
Bridge magazine: Former Chelsea teacher who fatally shot superintendent speaks out on gun control
Posted: Apr 11, 2013The science teacher who gunned down the superintendent of Chelsea schools and injured two other officials back in 1993 told Bridge Magazine recently he doubts efforts to control guns would cut down on the number of mass shootings that occur. Read more »
recipe: Oatmeal chocolate toffee cookies - an updated take on classic treat
Posted: Mar 19, 2013It's National Oatmeal Cookie Day! So here's a quick, easy recipe to celebrate with. The cookies are chewy and offer a hint of chocolate, a bit of crunch. And oats are good for you, so ... Read more »
recipe: Coconut cream hamantaschen for Purim - dairy-free version a modern twist on classic holiday cookie
Posted: Feb 20, 2013Every year at Purim [POOR-im], which begins at sundown on Saturday night, there is a debate among Jews about hamantaschen [HAH-men-TAH-shen], the triangular cookies that are traditionally served at the holiday. Some people think that ... Read more »
Wildlife photographer Florian Schulz to appear at U-M
Posted: Feb 03, 2013Florian Schulz, the professional wildlife photographer behind the book "To The Arctic," will visit the University of Michigan to give a multimedia presentation of his work on Thursday, February 7. The presentation will take place ... Read more »
column: Difficult people sometimes unavoidable in daily life
Posted: Jan 31, 2013Difficult people are a fact of life. Not everyone in the world is full of sunshine and courtesy. In life, we all must deal with difficult people on occasion. Whether it is on the job, ... Read more »
Recipe: Homemade Oreos may have friends and family lining up for a taste
Posted: Dec 19, 2012Oreos are my weakness. I’m good at avoiding most of the cookies in the supermarket aisle, but, man oh man, do I find it hard to pass up an Oreo and a cold glass of ... Read more »
recipe: Coffee caramel cookies would be popular at holiday parties and recipe swaps
Posted: Dec 18, 2012I've been on a baking spree, as I do very little holiday shopping but instead give homemade treats to my friends to celebrate the season. Dozens and dozens of cookies — on average, 15 or ... Read more »
Recipe: Rich, chocolatey financiers that just happen to be gluten-free
Posted: Dec 13, 2012One of my favorite Julia Child stories came to me from a friend who had the honor of dining with her when she was in town on a book tour. The publisher took several Borders ... Read more »
recipe: Sugared shortbread cookies - simple but festive holiday treats
Posted: Dec 05, 2012If I had to pick a favorite cookie — though really, my life would have to be at stake to be able to do this! — I think I would say "shortbread cookies." Rich, buttery, ... Read more »
recipe: Chocolate snickerdoodles are perfect for celebrating National Cookie Day
Posted: Dec 04, 2012It's National Cookie Day! Whether you eat cookies, bake cookies, or eat cookies that you bake, this is a day of celebration. Snickerdoodles are a universal favorite — simple buttery cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar. ... Read more »
recipe: Apple oatmeal cookies - an easy route to happiness
Posted: Nov 28, 2012'Tis the season to bake cookies! While I admire the patience and skill of those who make beautiful decorative cookies, I will never be one of them. I'll make cut-out cookies and use molds, but ... Read more »
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