by elizabeth on February 5, 2012

So it seems as if no sooner do I give myself permission for The Waspy Redhead to be about more than just food, than I’m filled with “bakespiration!” I made these cookies on a whim – I had plans to attend a Super Bowl party, and hadn’t really decided what I would bring. Then I [...]
by elizabeth on November 9, 2011

This recipe is one of those happy little accidents, born out of a moment of experimentation. I intended to make a simple chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting… but when it came time to frost it, my inner demons told me “mix nutella in with the peanut butter. Do it I say!” I’m not …
by elizabeth on October 23, 2011

Internet, listen up! I’m about to teach you something really important. Something, that if you don’t already know how to do, will completely change your life. I’m going to teach you how to make the world’s best popcorn – on the stove top! I learned this method from my parents, who have made popcorn this [...]
by elizabeth on August 29, 2011

Pretty, yes? This rustic fruit tart is a longtime family favorite recipe. It is perfect for any occasion, or no occasion at all. It’s simple enough to make “just because”, but also smart enough to serve for guests. We recently served it for our guest of honor, Kate Middleton. Yes, you read that correctly. Meet [...]
by elizabeth on June 22, 2011

This recipe is inspired by my latest obsession from the interwebs: Pinterest! Are you pinning yet? Pinterest is like a shared virtual bulletin board where you can “pin” things that inspire you from the Internet to reference later. You can follow other users, and re-pin their pins. Make any sense? You should check it out [...]