Author: Sarah

Thumbprint Cookies with a Twist: Manchego & Lemon Curd Thumbprints

I never thought that I would make a cookie made with cheese. But here we are. Manchego. It’s a sheep’s milk cheese that comes from the La Mancha region of Spain. I was more familiar with the La Mancha region of Spain from The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La […]

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Shockingly Delicious Hibiscus Cookies: Sweet, Tart, and Tantalizing

I have a confession to make: I don’t like the flavor of hibiscus. That was until I met Kwelda, an amazing exchange student and horticulture aficionado from Tanzania. She introduced me to the flower itself, and I promptly fell in love. I even became a proud plant parent, and while […]

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Sweet Heat Fusion: Harissa Spiced Carrot Cookies

I love these cookies for their subtle sweetness and kick at the end. They’re actually a little like Yasser, though he would take exception to being described as sweet. He’ll just have to deal with it. Harissa will always make me think of Yasser. He spoke of it lovingly throughout […]

Rich, Smooth, and Perfectly Caffeinated: The Espresso Cookie Recipe You Need

Ah, espresso. For most of my life, I was a devoted tea drinker. Coffee was just a rare exception—a staple with breakfast when I visited France, for instance. My perspective changed completely when we hosted Andrea, our first exchange student. On our initial chat, I confessed, “I don’t like coffee—or […]