Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Snickerdoodles

In a rare appearance, I am back with a recipe I just couldn’t keep to myself! I posted these pumpkin snickerdoodles on social media and got so many questions about them that I knew I had to return from retirement to make a post. And 

Maple Cinnamon and Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maple Cinnamon and Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

I think I’ve got a thing for title gore and against SEO writing. Google is going to hate me for this title but I just needed to push it in your face that these cookies have ALL THE GOOD THINGS. Cinnamon, maple syrup, blueberries, and 

A German Spice Cake Baked Across the Ocean

A German Spice Cake Baked Across the Ocean

I’ve spoken before about how the pandemic introduced me to so many amazing friends via the internet. They have helped inform some of my Gent Goes Global posts, and I have even gotten to meet almost all of my US-based friends! The ability to share 

Lime and Sriracha Iced Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies

Lime and Sriracha Iced Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies

Before we begin I have to say that I’m sorry for the title gore. If it seems like I may have thrown the kitchen sink at these cookies… I did. But I have my reasons! What started at a flailing attempt at creating a cookie 

Ecuador: Llapingachos (Stuffed Potato Pancakes)

Ecuador: Llapingachos (Stuffed Potato Pancakes)

I make no secret about my love of potatoes, from latkes to papas a la huancaína. I’m back with yet another South American take on the humble tuber – this time from Ecuador. It’s time we talked about llapingachos. Llapingachos are kind of similar to 

Peru: Papas a la Huancaína (Aji Amarillo)

Peru: Papas a la Huancaína (Aji Amarillo)

I am lucky enough to have Twitter followers from around the world, so I often turn to them for inspiration for my #GentGoesGlobal series. One of my followers told me that he swore he would eat nothing but papas a la huancaína for the rest 

Croatia: Tick-Tock, Soparnik

Croatia: Tick-Tock, Soparnik

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Not Christmas; it’s the week of the Eurovision Song Contest. I went over it a bit in my post on Lisbon. My husband and I went to the 2018 contest as part of our honeymoon. When we 

Pomegranate Mojito – Without the Alcohol

Pomegranate Mojito – Without the Alcohol

I’ve talked before about how my journey to sobriety has challenged me to make interesting drinks. Watermelon “Gin”ger Tonic and Liquorless Orange Liqueur are some of my previous attempts. But what I really miss is my absolute favorite drink – the mojito. I came up 

Indonesia: Dawet (Iced Pandan Jelly Dessert)

Indonesia: Dawet (Iced Pandan Jelly Dessert)

I’ve been thinking about Indonesia for #GentGoesGlobal for a LONG time. One of my close internet friends is Indonesian, and she convinced me that something like Nasi Goreng is too expected, especially since I already had rice dishes such as Jollof and Omuraisu for other 

A Hummingbird Cake That’ll Hover in Your Mind Forever

A Hummingbird Cake That’ll Hover in Your Mind Forever

I am proud (read: terrified) to inform you that I have joined the folks over at the Sunday Afternoon Baking Club! This is a group of bakers who bake along with a theme each week and share the results on Instagram. I was intimidated to