Today’s post is dedicated to Susan, a chocolate peanut butter loving friend!
Okay, I’m taking a short break from all this product and restaurant reviewing to bring you a tasty cookie recipe. I constantly bookmark recipes for chocolate and peanut butter desserts and it’s rare, but once in a while I actually remember to check in […]

We’ve explored some fancy shmancy cupcakes the last couple days, so I think it’s time to go back to basics. When you’re on a road trip, you may have destinations that will bring to you luxurious gourmet desserts, but along the way, a craving can hit, and the most convenient place to stop is generally […]

The above cookie is from Columbine in NYC.
This picture found on flickr kind of made me re-realize how much I love cookies. I think cookies are the sweet treat I crave the most. And this one looks just about my speed - lots of chips, some nuts thrown in… it’s hard to tell from the […]

This is more of an idea than a recipe since there are no exact amounts given. And rather than write it out like usual, I decided to make a cartoon. This idea is based on a recipe for Amaretti Ice Cream Balls by Rachel Ray. If I were you, I’d make it with Nigella’s Chocolate […]

How have I never mentioned Feed Your Soul on this site before?
Before attending the Fancy Food Show, I took a look through the long list of exhibitors and made notes of the booths I definitely wanted to see. I thought my list was pretty thorough, but was still surprised to see certain companies as […]

Ah, summer… try as you will to make it as hot and unbearable in my kitchen as you can, your efforts are futile. I have defeated your forces once again and prevailed to share a delicious snack with the world.
A little dramatic? Yes, but I’m on a sugar buzz, so cut me some slack.
This recipe […]

I’ve mentioned my love of fantastic NY/NJ bagels at least a few times here on The CPB Gallery and when I’m in the northern suburbs of NJ, Ronnie’s Bagels is my bagelry of choice. But on my latest trip there, I was welcomed into the store by more than just the sight and smell of […]

I may have mentioned before that I like good package design. I recently came across Taste Bud’s product on the package design blog, The Dieline and was delighted to discover that they make an Intense Valencia Peanut Milk Chocolate Granola Cookie. That’s a doozy of a name and naturally inspired the question: what’s the difference […]

I don’t like to let icing go to waste. The other day when I made Susan Spicer’s Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, I had a little bit of leftover frosting. Oh, what is a girl to do?
What’s that you say? Check to make sure no one’s watching and lick the […]

I recently received Crescent City Cooking by Susan Spicer as a gift. My taste tester decided to try out her recipe for Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Icing, but used the batter to make cupcakes instead of a full on cake. He made them while visiting family in Chicago, but was kind […]