PRODUCT: Sara Snacker’s Chip n’ Etzels

Say you like to snack on cookies. And chips. And pretzels. And chocolate. But you can’t just sit down with bags of all three. What’s a girl to do? If you’re Sara Snacker (legally, Sara Leand), your entrepreneurial journey began in college, where you built and ran a snack company out of your college dorm…
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RECIPE: Pumpkin Cupcakes With Pumpkin Cheesecake Frosting

Fall is the time to bake up a pumpkin storm, so let’s add to the list with a delicious pumpkin cupcake with pumpkin cheesecake (cream cheese) frosting. Created by cupcake blogger Stefani Pollack, the cupcakes are made with healthier graham flour and bits of graham crackers, yielding a far more rich-tasting, graham-y cake with a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Secret of Great Bakers

The difference between a good cookie or cake and a great one generally isn’t a “secret ingredient.” The secret is using the best basic ingredients: top-grade chocolate or cocoa, fresh organic eggs, artisan flour, real Madagascar (Bourbon) vanilla and fresh-ground spices—not pre-ground ones that have been sitting on the shelf for months (or years!) Try…
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PRODUCT: Pepperidge Farm Tim Tam Cookies

[1] Chocolate cookies with chocolate crème or caramel filling, enrobed in chocolate. Dangerously addictive (photos by Hannah Kaminsky | © THE NIBBLE). [2] Tim Tams are available in the cooler months only. Why? The chocolate coating melts! [3] You can find different flavors of Tim Tam online, including on Amazon (photo © Tony Cenicola |…
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RECIPE: Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake

We love pumpkin cheesecake: So many recipes, so little time! This recipe is on the lighter side—pumpkin mousse—which makes it a better option after a heavy dinner. Think ahead to Thanksgiving, but try it out for Halloween. The recipe was created by Andrea Watman, Creative Director at Zabar’s in New York City. Another twist is…
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