How to Improve Your Pumpkin Pie; or, Piestravaganza

I've done it, you guys. I know what's wrong with your pumpkin pie.

I know, I know. You're very proud of your pumpkin pie. You should be! It's delicious, after all. It's nothing but lightly caramelized squash full of spicy goodness. The thing is, you can do it better. You can almost always improve, and why wouldn't you? A few simple tweaks can turn a great dessert into the best dessert. Want to know what you've been doing wrong all this time? Want to make your pie the envy of your in-laws? Want something to hold over their stupid, smug heads for years to come? Click the link, dummy!

Wedding Cake Adventures; or, Falling in Love

So two friends of mine recently asked me to make a wedding cake for them. After much time and deliberation, I agreed on the condition that I would not be making some many-tiered, fondant-covered monstrosity. This agreement lasted about as long as it took me to discover Jess's Pinterest.

Details after the break!

Dressed to Impress; or, Maple Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars

Every time I tell people about these, I grow a little more weary of saying the name. But pumpkin bars isn't descriptive enough, pumpkin cheesecake bars is closer (but doesn't tell the whole story). Maple pumpkin cheesecake bars is a mouthful, and might be enough given that people can typically SEE the pecans on top, but once you're most of the way there, you might as well just lay it all out for them. On with the baking (this time, with pictures!)

Some Like It Soft; or, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've tried a few variations on this recipe and this one got the most rave reviews (apart from my mother, but her well-documented molasses addiction doesn't play a huge part in this story). Without further adieu!

How to Thanksgiving; or, My New Favorite Pumpkin Pie

Alright, gang! I know you've all been waiting with bated breath for my triumphant return to the 'Nets, and I couldn't be more thrilled to return! Thanksgiving is a time of exactly what it sounds like, and now we can all give thanks for a damn sweet pumpkin pie recipe! Check below the cut for more.

And We're Back!

Hello there, ladies and gentlemen! After a rather extended hiatus, I've returned once again to writing. But that's not all! I've put up a quick little questionnaire on Facebook, as I'm considering expanding the format of this here writing blog. What sorts of things would you like to see? Want me to post more recipes? Share my opinions? Rant impotently at the world around me? Tell me about it!

In the meantime, stay tuned! In about two minutes, a new piece of writing should be published, a little piece I'm calling "Twins." It's still in first draft, but what can you do? As always, please share feedback with me. Thanks for reading!

Overwhelmingly Chocolate Brownies

Ever want brownies that weren’t too sweet, but had a wonderfully deep chocolate flavor? These are your brownies. A recipe of my own devising, three kinds of chocolate sate the hedonistic desires which lay dormant in all of us.

Buttercrust Apple Pie

This recipe, the base of which was not my original creation, has been revised to a finer point by yours truly. Play with some of the spicing to your tastes (it should be easy, since you’re making the mix separately from the apples). The butter, poured over the lattice crust, fries the crust while it bakes to a beautiful golden-brown finish every time.

Stippichs: Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies

EXPERIMENT SUCCESSFUL. DETAILS FOLLOW.

My buddy Josh is having a party soon and I promised to bring cookies. I wanted to do something I hadn’t yet done. And so I did something with chocolate and butterscotch. Turns out there aren’t too many recipes for that kinda thing… so I made one! And it came out GREAT. Now since I haven’t gotten Josh a birthday present proper… I named the cookie after him. Find below, the recipe for Stippichs, the best cookie ever made.