Ricotta Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

This recipe was derived from my sister Nancy’s friend Cristen Sirignano-Irving from Connecticut. Nancy had taken on this recipe and made it a part of her Easter tradition and the recipe has since traveled to Canada and has become a part of the family brunch.


Posted in Recipes, The Foodie-file, Thu, 9/04/09 | 2 comments

Baking Christmas Cookies

I did a little Christmas baking this past weekend and I though I would share some of my holiday treats with you. Well, not literally, but pictures of them at least! Here are a few of my delicious morsels. These are my grandmother’s recipe.


Posted in Recipes, The Foodie-file, Thu, 18/12/08 | 13 comments

What to do About Flat Cookies

This week’s question is about cookies. Sandra asks me: “What can I do/add to keep my cookies from flattening and spreading too much? I like them a little more domed.” My Answer: When Sandra says “cookies”, I am assuming she means a drop cookie, like a chocolate chip or oatmeal cookie. In this case, she [...]


Posted in Foodie's Ask, The Foodie-file, Mon, 29/09/08 | 3 comments