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NYC’s Best, Most Famous Cookies: 6 Must-Try Treats

July 13, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New York City’s food scene quite literally has something for everyone, as the best chefs and bakers in the world come to this city to prove themselves. Not unlike the world’s best actors, singers, stylists, musicians, and artists, the city has something of a flair for attracting people with niche talents, and in the baking […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, cookies, dessert, New York City, nyc, restaurants

Natalie Portman’s Vegan Hamantaschen Recipe

June 17, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The latest recipe in G&L’s Nourished By My Heroes series is a fun one: Natalie Portman’s vegan hamantaschen recipe. Hamantaschen are classic, triangle-shaped filled cookies that originate in Israel and enjoy massive popularity in many parts of Eastern Europe. The cookie casing can range from hard, almost like a shortbread, to more dough-y, akin to […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes, Nourished By My Heroes Tagged With: cookies, dairy free, dessert, nourished by my heroes, recipe, vegan

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies (Focus-Enhancing)

May 11, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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These gluten-free cinnamon peanut butter cookies were adapted from Ovenly’s salted peanut butter cookie recipe– a New York City classic which we’ve modified to incorporate focus-enhancing adaptogens and some cinnamon and maple to round out the flavor. Gluten-free peanut butter cookies are all the rage in boutique bakeries across America at the moment. The lack […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes Tagged With: adaptogens, brain food, cookies, dairy free, gluten free, grain free, mood diet, peanut butter, recipe

Juniper Berry Glazed Walnut Shortbread Cookies

November 5, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

These juniper berry glazed walnut shortbread cookies might just be the perfect winter treat. The cookie itself is not too sweet, paired with a sweet, herbaceous juniper glaze. Juniper reminisces of pine and is super wintery, which is why it’s a favorite among mixologists, who often use it in cold weather cocktails. We developed this […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes Tagged With: cookies, dessert, recipe

Hillary Clinton’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (With a Twist!)

February 27, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 6 Comments

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Last year when I unearthed the recipe for Hillary Clinton’s chocolate chip cookies in Family Circle Magazine, I was bummed to learn that the original recipe calls for vegetable shortening as the principle fat. Vegetable shortening is pure trans fat and should be avoided at all costs. Trans fat has *zero* redeeming health qualities– and yes, […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes, Nourished By My Heroes Tagged With: chocolate, cookies, dessert, nourished by my heroes, pop culture, recipe

Meryl Streep’s Pistachio Rose Heart Cookies

February 14, 2019 by Molly Beauchemin 11 Comments

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Based off a recipe I originally saw in Good Housekeeping, these pistachio-rose shortbread cookies are an homage to Meryl Streep’s original almond shortbread cookie recipe. The short crumble and delicate rose flavor of these pistachio-infused cookies are good for the heart and soul. The aromatics and flavor are uplifting and simply delightful– and there are […]

Filed Under: Mood Recipes, Nourished By My Heroes Tagged With: cookies, dessert, nourished by my heroes, pop culture, recipe

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