Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
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happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that The Grinder Salad, a recipe I found on tiktok that takes all of your favorite ingredients from a grinder (or sub) sandwich and makes it into a delicious chopped salad. It’s as easy as putting everything in a bowl and chopping it up. Perfect for busy days and lazy nights, light meals and warm weather choices. Ingredient list below. Enjoy!

One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

Recipe from GrilledCheeseSocial.
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Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We Lunch date with one of my favorite people. 😍 We popped into Cafe Crevier downtown and I finally got to try one of their burgers. It was thick and juicy and cooked to perfection. Love that the lettuce was shredded, and that the bun was toasted and slightly crispy. If you’re local, pop in and give them a try - don’t miss the fries!
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Straight from the Cookie Jar: Chocolate Chunk and Cherry Cookies

August 4, 2009 · Narrative

Chocolate Chunk and Cherry Cookies

It’s always interesting to find out what people like best out of the recipes I make.  Last week, I promised a co-worker I would bake her whatever she wanted because she helped me out on a project.  “Oh those espresso cookies” she asked for.  I thought she meant the Mocha Truffle Cookies.  Nope.  She was referring to a recipe I made back in April.  I never bothered writing about it here because it did absolutely nothing for me, yet it’s her favorite so far.  I’ll write about it soon, now that I’ve made it again, promise.

These Chocolate Chunk and Cherry Cookies happen to be the favorite of the kids’ babysitter.  With its deep rich chocolatey flavor and little studded bits of cherry sprinkled throughout, it’s no surprise that it is well-liked.  On one of our evening walks recently, we delivered Cookie C.A.R.E. packages to a few of our neighbors along the way.  The recipe comes from the February issue of Country Living magazine, which is a good source of recipes, believe it or not, particularly comfort food ones.

Go on and make friends with a few of your neighbors.  With these babies in your hands, you can’t go wrong.

Chocolate Chunk and Cherry Cookies
Recipe courtesy of Country Living magazine

1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 cup(s) cocoa
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 cup(s) unsalted butter
3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar
1 1/4 cup(s) (firmly packed) dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup(s) chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 1/2 cup(s) dried tart cherries
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking pans with parchment paper and set aside. Combine flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl and set aside. Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy, using a mixer set on medium-high speed. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
  2. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture until combined. Stir in chopped chocolate and cherries (for blond Milk Chocolate and Cherry Cookies, omit cocoa, add an additional cup flour, and replace bittersweet chocolate with milk chocolate). Shape 2 tablespoons dough into rough balls and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  3. Bake 11 to 13 minutes. Cool cookies on pan 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Yield: 4 dozen

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Comments

  1. Sarah Caron says

    August 4, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    I have this feeling that it would be an amazing joy to be your neighbor …all these delicious baked goods. Mmm. I have to admit, I am not a cherry fan — but those cookies sound divine. Mmmm.

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:10 am

    Everyone does have a very unique taste in food. The majority of the things that my parents like that I make are very basic dishes that I can give or take (like a king ranch casserole that I never posted about). These cookies look far from simple though – chocolate and cherry is so classic!

    Reply
  3. Amy says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:19 am

    What amazes me is when I meet someone who doesn’t like sweets! Cookies should win over anyone’s heart.

    These sound yummy. I might even add pecans to my batter.

    Reply
  4. Starnesfam says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:21 am

    What is a cookie C.A.R.E. package? They look delish!

    Reply
  5. Ramona says

    August 5, 2009 at 9:22 am

    I imagine your neighbors love it when you show up with your cookie c.a.r.e. packages. How very sweet of you. I know they must love the attention. And I’m sure they feel special having a great neighbor and friend close by them.

    Ramona

    Reply
  6. Julia @ Mélanger says

    August 6, 2009 at 4:18 am

    I am just a fan of beautiful, simple cookies. These are no exception. Lovely!

    Reply
  7. Donna says

    August 6, 2009 at 7:37 am

    Love the sound of these cookies. Cherry and chocolate is a favorite combo of mine!! I have to buy that magazine.. never thought it had recipes in ti!

    Reply
  8. Angel says

    August 10, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    Wow, those look delicious!

    Reply
  9. Melissa Peterman says

    August 13, 2009 at 8:52 pm

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happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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One bag or arugula
One container of cherry tomatoes 
Quarter pound of hard salami
8 Oz of fresh mozzarella
One small red onion
1/3 cup banana peppers 
Handful of fresh basil
Half cup Italian salad dressing
3 T Kewpie mayo
2 T red wine vinegar 
Sea salt and black pepper

Chop it all up, add a half box of ditalini pasta, cooked. Mix to combine.

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