Goodies by Anna: Soft Lemon Sugar Cookies
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Goodies by Anna: Soft Lemon Sugar Cookies

This simple soft sugar cookie is enhanced with some fresh lemon zest and lemon extract. The edges of these cookies bake up slightly crisped and…

Forbes Island Restaurant Recovering From Fire, To Reopen Friday
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Forbes Island Restaurant Recovering From Fire, To Reopen Friday

A small restaurant at the end of San Francisco’s Pier 41 that was damaged by a fire last week is expected to reopen on Friday….

Goodies by Anna: New York Cheesecake
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Goodies by Anna: New York Cheesecake

I’ve started watching a new PBS series called Martha Bakes and the first thing she baked is a New York Cheesecake. I couldn’t wait to…

Goodies by Anna: Lemon Angel Food Cake With Fresh Meyer Lemon Curd
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Goodies by Anna: Lemon Angel Food Cake With Fresh Meyer Lemon Curd

In keeping with the lemon theme for spring I’ve made this delicious lemon angel food cake, topped it with a tart lemon glaze, and finished…

Goodies by Anna: Lemon Almond Biscotti
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Goodies by Anna: Lemon Almond Biscotti

After picking a ton of Meyer Lemons off the back yard lemon tree I’ve been looking for different ways to incorporate their delicious flavor into…

Goodies by Anna: Peanut Butter Smoothie Bars
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Goodies by Anna: Peanut Butter Smoothie Bars

These Peanut Butter Smoothie Bars are a peanut butter lovers dream. The bars bake up very moist and fudge-like, with lots of rich peanut butter…

Meet Atique Rehman: Most Penalized Landlord In SF’s History And Owner Of Popular Local Restaurant
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Meet Atique Rehman: Most Penalized Landlord In SF’s History And Owner Of Popular Local Restaurant

As the Chron’s CW Nevius notes today, Atique Rehman now has the dubious honor of being one of San Francisco’s “most penalized landlords in city…

It’s Free Cone Day At Ben And Jerry’s Today
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It’s Free Cone Day At Ben And Jerry’s Today

A delicious tradition continues today with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shops throughout the Bay Area and beyond giving away free scoops. In an annual…

Goodies by Anna: Banana Muffins with Walnut Streusel Topping
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Goodies by Anna: Banana Muffins with Walnut Streusel Topping

I always seem to have a few overly ripe bananas leftover at the end of the week. Instead of making my old standby, banana bread,…

Goodies by Anna: Spring Flower Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Filling
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Goodies by Anna: Spring Flower Sandwich Cookies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Filling

For a Spring treat I decided to forgo the traditional eggs or bunnies and went with these super cute Spring Flower Sandwich Cookies filled with…

Goodies by Anna: Ooey Gooey Caramel Pecan Brownies

These are the most amazing decandent brownies because they have everything going for them: lots of rich chocolate, gooey salted caramel and toasty crunchy pecan…

Goodies by Anna: Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake

Loaf cake is a great go-to recipe to have on hand when you want something simple yet delicious. This Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake is a…

Goodies by Anna: Mini Candied Almond Biscotti
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Goodies by Anna: Mini Candied Almond Biscotti

I love a good dipping cookie that doesn’t fall apart in my coffee and biscotti always delivers. This time I decided to make my biscotti…

Goodies by Anna: Hazelnut Shortbread
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Goodies by Anna: Hazelnut Shortbread

I love a good shortbread: crunchy and buttery, crumbly and sweet. The addition of hazelnuts in this Hazelnut Shortbread adds a light nutty flavor that…

Goodies by Anna: Gilded Heart Sugar Cookies
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Goodies by Anna: Gilded Heart Sugar Cookies

These Gilded Heart Sugar Cookies are a take on a Valentines Cookie that I made a few years ago. Valentine’s Day conjures up visions of…

Goodies by Anna: Molten Mocha Heart Cakes For Two
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Goodies by Anna: Molten Mocha Heart Cakes For Two

I picked up this really cute silicon baking pan in the shape of 6 mini hearts (hey, it was only $3 in the dollar section…

Goodies by Anna: Cafe Au Lait Bars

These Cafe Au Lait Bars are so good that you won’t believe how easy they are to make! The flavor is just like what you’d…

Goodies by Anna: Pumpkin Muffins With Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
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Goodies by Anna: Pumpkin Muffins With Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

I am really enjoying the Bouchon Bakery Cookbook I got for Christmas and have baked another goodie that I think you will really enjoy: Pumpkin…

Goodies by Anna: Triple Chocolate Scones

When the weather is cold outside I am always on the lookout for the perfect goodie to go with my hot latte. Scones are always…

Goodies by Anna: Maple Pot de Creme
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Goodies by Anna: Maple Pot de Creme

I love when favorite flavors are reinterpreted in an unexpected way. This Maple Pot de Creme recipe is a perfect example of a fresh take…

Goodies by Anna: Chocolate Peanut Butter Globs
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Goodies by Anna: Chocolate Peanut Butter Globs

This is a new-to-me cookie that I baked for Christmas and I think its a winner. Chocolate, nuts, espresso powder to bring out the chocolate…

Goodies by Anna: Parisian Gingerbread (Pain d’Epices)

This Parisian Gingerbread is my last holiday goodie of the year and it’s a good one! The recipe is from my new Bouchon Bakery Cookbook…

Goodies by Anna: Mini Gingerbread Houses

If my Gingerbread House was just too over the top, then these Mini Gingerbread Houses may be just the thing for you! These teensy tiny…

Goodies by Anna: Pumpkin Pie Pudding
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Goodies by Anna: Pumpkin Pie Pudding

In my never-ending search of all things pumpkin, I came across this fantastic recipe for Pumpkin Pie Pudding. This dessert melds the delicious flavor of…

Goodies by Anna: Goodies Bakery, My Gingerbread House 2012

This year’s gingerbread house is a bakery…Goodies Bakery! I was going for a style somewhere between a miniature Christmas village and Main St. Disneyland. What…