The Ultimate Quick and Easy Holiday: Baking with Trader Joe’s

Not sure what to bake up for the holidays? Busy running around trying to finish your shopping and preparing for your New Year’s party? Never fear! Baking up sweet treats will be easy this year because TRB is serving up some help from Trader Joe’s! Yes, that’s right, Trader Joe’s! For those of you who… more »

Giving Thanks: A Holiday Recap

Here’s to hoping you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family this past (long!) weekend. TRB spent the holiday with her family, devouring a turkey and all of the trimmings. But what Thanksgiving would be complete without the traditional desserts?!! In that spirit, TRB brings you a recap of the scrumptious goodies she shared with… more »

Surprise! Chocolate Chunk Brownies with (and without) Coffee Frosting

The busy fall season continues for TRB and this past weekend was no exception. TRB‘s sister, Laura, celebrated her “quarter-life crisis” (a.k.a. 25th birthday) with a bang — a party with friends at PS 450 in Manhattan on Saturday night and a family surprise party at home on Sunday. Of course, the occasion called for… more »

Fall-ing in Love: Apple Cinnamon Thumbprints, Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Frosting and Maple Sugar Cookies

Sincerest apologies, TRB fans, for the long hiatus. The past few months have been a whirlwind. Summer just flew by and settling into the new kitchen has been taking some time. TRB also made a trip to the BlogWorld & New Media Expo in Las Vegas earlier this month, attending sessions from Tech Munch track… more »

The Heat is On! No Bake Cookies

Okay, so it’s official: Summer is finally here! With temperatures rising into the 90s in New York these days, TRB cannot even think about turning on the oven! So, what to do when that craving for a sweet treat hits while the mercury continues to rise? How about a “no bake” cookie recipe? Yes, that’s… more »