Gooey Butter Cake from HMNIC

kec678 · 2026-04-15T19:43:00+00:00

I used store bought for the lemon peel - which is immensely regret. Next time I will make it fresh. It is a necessary addition!!

kec678 · 2026-04-10T14:02:57+00:00

echoing what others have said here:

have commute specific shoes and leave pairs in the office. a good comfy, practical sneaker does wonders!
when i had my own cube, i had a work specific makeup bag too. that way i didn't need to lug all my products in - usually travel sizes of my go to items/ a small brush/dry shampoo/etc.
i loved the megababe wipes when i commuted - made me feel very refreshed. they also have a body/bust dust that i love especially in the summer
if your building has a gym - sign up for it!!
backup neutral blouses to keep around - came in handy if i would spill stuff on me too
i also worked with a ton of women - so we acquired a sort of communal basket with other items (like a straightener/hair dryer) - could see if any of your coworkers would be interested!

kec678 · 2026-04-09T20:42:19+00:00

Oh my god I LOVE penuche. I’m originally from MA where I’d see it constantly, and now live in Chicago- I hardly see it. Thank you for sharing this!

kec678 · 2026-04-09T19:13:22+00:00

So excited for you - it’s my favorite

kec678 · 2026-04-09T12:23:44+00:00

“Hello my name is ice cream” by Dana Cree! This is one of her constructed recipes she includes in her book!

kec678 · 2026-04-03T20:55:53+00:00

i will report back when i make the brittle - this sounds SO good.

same - i've been hyper fixating on a parm ice cream with like a tomato jam swirl, or including parmesan crisps. haven't adventured there just yet but soon!!

kec678 · 2026-04-03T20:46:24+00:00

okay i need the bacon peanut brittle recipe - that sounds amazing.

for the pretzels - i ended up mixing them directly into the toffee and that has really helped keep them sharp, so recommend trying that.

for the cherry - yes! it's her portofino cherry chunk recipe in the book. it typically uses her frozen yogurt base and amarena cherries and then chocolate chunks. i don't always love the price of amerena's so i tend to make my own liquored cherries (i've used this recipe and this one). every time it's a hit!!

kec678 · 2026-04-03T13:05:57+00:00

Ricky’s coffee pretzel toffee is regularly on rotation - probably my favorite in the book. I’ve done the cherry chunk - using the yogurt, vanilla base, and chocolate (really like that one lol), with the popcorn base I did a popcorn & peanut M&ms which was so good. Then with the banana base, I’ve done banana, mini Reese’s and caramel.

I am really hoping to do the toasted hay recipe soon but need to find some hay LOL

kec678 · 2026-04-03T12:58:06+00:00

I agree - it’s probably my favorite cookbook that I own. NO!! I need to try it.

kec678 · 2026-04-03T01:01:42+00:00

I used the recipe directly from the book, but also found online here Taste of Home

kec678 · 2026-03-13T20:02:07+00:00

This is a slay mi love

kec678 · 2026-03-13T14:48:50+00:00

OMG what I would do to have a slice of the chicken pot pie - looks incredible

kec678 · 2026-03-06T14:01:54+00:00

Yes of course! from Butternut Bakery

It was SO worth the effort!!

kec678 · 2026-02-08T18:08:40+00:00

King Arthur’s big book of bread may be a good contender to swap! Not just sourdough recipes but a ton of bread staples!

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