recipes

Meg Hourihan Makes a “Mean” Chocolate Chip Cookie

by GeekMom on April 4, 2008

Perhaps I get an abnormal amount of satisfaction from a well-done geek project. I also get an unusual amount of satisfaction from a great chocolate chip cookie. This project made me extremely happy, appealing to both my scientific side, and my… well, chocolate side. I do not have the privilege of knowing Meg Hourihan personally, [...]

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Exploring the mysteries of homemade pie crust

by GeekMom on November 8, 2007

Making a perfect pie crust is a skill that can take years to perfect. How can something made from such simple ingredients be so difficult to master? I don’t know! That’s why I always buy pre-made crusts! But this year, I am going to figure out the magic and mystery behind homemade pie crust. I [...]

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Heather’s banana bread

by GeekMom on February 27, 2007

Every time I make this, people ask for the recipe. Thought I’d share it here. 1 c. sugar1 stick margarine, softened 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda 2 c. flour 1 tsp. vanilla dash of salt dash of nutmeg 3 ripe bananas, mashed Preheat oven to about 350 and grease or spray pans (loaf, cake [...]

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