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Six More Fandom-Inspired Cookbooks From Insight Editions

December 8, 2020December 7, 2020Sophie Brown2

I’ve spent the last few weeks working my way through six of the latest fandom-inspired cookbook options from Insight Editions.

Mars Cookies, Image Sophie Brown, Mars Background Image NASA

Mars Month: Bake Some Mars Cookies for Launch Day/Where to Watch

July 27, 2020Sophie Brown

Today I will be sharing a recipe for Mars cookies, offering suggestions for a full launch day menu, and sharing how to watch the launch.

My Terrible Kitchen Challenge: Utah Jell-O Cookies

February 3, 2017December 11, 2017Shiri Sondheimer5

Much to my surprise, these were not as terrible as my kitchen.

My Terrible Kitchen Challenge: Alabama Pecan Pie Cookies

January 19, 2017December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

Love to bake? Bake. No matter how terrible your kitchen is.

Procrastination Destination: Fruitcake

November 26, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Fruitcake! Have you even tried it? Take a few minutes to peruse the lore and lure of the fruitcake–with music!

As Un-American as Apple Pie

November 20, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Apples from Kazakhstan, wheat from Iraq, and lard from Spain. Is there anything from America in an American Apple Pie? History and food nerds need to share this at your Thanksgiving feast.

Kitchen Witchin’: Magic Shell

February 25, 2016December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

You ready for Shiri to lay the science down about Magic Shell?

Kitchin' Witchin': Why Does Yeast Make Things Rise?

January 14, 2016December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

The thirteen year old boy who lives in my head is telling me to tell you that that bread’s delicious fluffiness is, essentially fungus urine and farts.

A No-Spread Gingerbread Cookie Recipe For All Your Favorite Cutters

December 8, 2014November 22, 2017Ruth Suehle1

Tis the season to be baking cookies. Gingerbread cookies. This recipe will help your favorite cookie cutters become cookies that still look like the cutter design.

Baking Bad: Let’s Cook, B*tch!

November 15, 2014November 23, 2017Sophie Brown

It’s pretty easy to come up with a funny concept for a novelty recipe book, especially when a show as iconic as Breaking Bad is your inspiration, but do the recipes actually work? I’ve spent the last week finding out.

8 Delicious Gingerbread-themed Recipes (Take That, PSL!)

October 19, 2014November 23, 2017Ruth Suehle2

Tired of the pumpkin spice craze? Get out of that funk with these gingerbread-flavored delights.

Crupcakes? I Know What I’m Baking Today!

July 12, 2014December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

What is a crupcake? It’s part cupcake, part croissant. I know, right?! How can these two things not go well together and why didn’t someone think of doing this sooner?

How (Not To) Make Cookie Shots

March 9, 2014November 24, 2017Ruth Suehle1

Seen the Instagram of cookie shots showing up at SXSW today? Here’s how to make them if you’re not in Austin, as well as some thoughts on not being a Pinterest-perfect mom.

Sprinkle Some Geek Into Your Baking With Geeky Sprinkles

January 30, 2014November 24, 2017Rachel Cericola2

Tara Theoharis, the self-proclaimed Geeky Hostess, is looking to fund her Geeky Sprinkles on Kickstarter.

Craft Your "Gingerbread" House From Chocolate With Lakeland Molds

December 21, 2013November 24, 2017Sophie Brown2

Who wants the same old gingerbread house? Not GeekMom Sophie.

My creations using the Doctor Who range from Lakeland

Product Review: Doctor Who Bakeware Range From Lakeland

September 7, 2013November 24, 2017Sophie Brown1

One type of product certain to send my geeky heart a-flutter is bakeware. When Lakeland announced their exclusive range of Doctor Who products, I may have danced for joy.

Chemistry and Cupcakes

May 31, 2013November 24, 2017Marziah Karch7

Baking can teach you a lot of things. Following directions, measuring, fractions, and even chemistry.

Wonder Woman Crafts © Bake at 350/Pixel Power Designs/Being Geek Chic

Wonder Woman Day: Wonder-ful Crafts

April 15, 2013December 15, 2017Sophie Brown1

If all today’s Wonder Woman posts are inspiring you to add a bit more Wonder Woman into your life then maybe a craft project is just what you need. Whether you’re looking for something you could create in an afternoon or a more long-term project there should be something for everyone here.

Warm Up With Delicious Recipes from the Moufflet Muffin Cookbook

November 7, 2012December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

There’s also nothing quite like fresh-baked muffins on a cold day or first thing in the morning. Although there are old standards I make every year, I’m always looking for tasty new recipes. Moufflet: More Than 100 Gourmet Muffin Recipes That Rise to Any Occasion provides a selection that will keep me happily baking until Spring.

Georgetown Cupcake Opens In Boston!

June 20, 2012Nicole Wakelin

The business quickly outgrew that first shop and the sisters expanded to a larger store nearby, but now they’re expanding outside the DC area and opening shops across the US. In addition to Bethesda, Maryland and New York City, the most recent shop on Newbury Street in Boston, Massachusetts opened last weekend. The grand opening was celebrated with a preview night with mini cupcakes galore and champagne.