So this is what happens when you go through the pantry and you realize that you had a lot of open and half empty bags of things… pecans here, Hershey’s Caramel Kisses there. Sea Salt and bourbon are constants. So, you put them all together and you get these beauties. Delicious with a hint of bourbon and salted caramel. The Kisses melted to add on the pecans halves. Pretty ingenious, I’d say.
Happy Anniversary to Cup of Sugar :: Pinch of Salt. It was 8 years ago today that I launched this little experiment on the internet, originally as a place to collect my own recipes, to improve my photography and to learn a little bit, hands on, about web design and brand development. And of, eat. And to have some fun while I am at it. It’s been quite the ride.
It’s Valentine’s Day. Or, well, it will be soon. As I say every year, I am not really into the whole Hallmark “manufactured” holiday, but it is always a good excuse to make some sweet thing. This yea, I mad these Winter Bliss Chocolates. I just made up the name … there is nothing particularly wintry about them. They do have orange and pistachios, which give them a lovely nuance. They are very very dark chocolate, my favorite. Delicious!
If there is one thing that screams “I’m from Maine” (besides lobsters, blueberries and LLBean boots), it’s Whoopie Pies. I know, I know … some people say they are from Pennsylvania, but I am still going with Maine. That said, these are mini-whoopie pies, because I don’t like the really huge ones. Just a couple of bites with these. Also, I added a touch of cinnamon to the filling, which is just a bit of a twist too. Yum.
I’ve gotten to thinking that Superbowl Sunday is also “official chili making day”. There seem to be a lot of Chili Cook-offs on Superbowl Sunday and per people who poll these sorts of things, it is in the top 4 or 5 “Superbowl Foods”. It makes for flexible meal times, eat when you like and can feed a crowd. This particular version uses boneless beef shortribs and after the 3+ hour braise, is melt-in-your mouth tender. It you are in to chili variations, this is definitely one to try!