Terra Americana

 The holidays are here again and we are not quite ready.  The soups are made, the cookies created and gift boxes packed...there is just one chore left....pulling out the bulbs and trees and wreaths....

This tradition started because we were too busy to do it on our own one year.  We had so much fun and loved the look from your contribution.  Now it's just a great reason to get together.

We need help decorating!

....AND we are prepared to pay!

Tuesday November 28th 11am-5pm, we will be decorating for the holidays.  We will reward all who lend a hand with a $10 store credit.  Bring your appetite, there will be all sorts of food and drink to sustain you through the hard work.

It's going to be a lot of fun! We hope to see you there!

Open Tuesday - Saturday  11/25 thru 12/23.

CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY 

 You will find our whimsical showroom at
382 Southampton Road in Westfield

Photo Credit: Justin Hansen

Best-Ever?  Best ever, really?  It takes a lot of chutzpah to make that kind of statement.  This recipe is not just about chocolate, it is about technique.  I always thought a bit of flour, some more sugar, cocoa, chocolate bits, eggs and oil and you easily have brownie bliss.  Oh, how ignorant I can be.  Steps as simple as sifted flour and whipped eggs folded into melted chocolate all baked on a layer of parchment lead to an end result that really does warrant the title of Best-Ever!

• 2, 10-12oz packages 
  • Chocolate Cookies/Brownies
• 8 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 cup Chocolate Drops
• 4 large eggs at room temperature and whipped

You can use this mix or buy our Best Ever Brownie Kit

Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°.

Sift brownie mix into a large bowl.  Melt the butter and chocolate together in a  saucepan or double boiler over low heat.  Stir frequently to make certain the chocolate doesn't scorch.  Fold in eggs and remove the pan from heat. Blend the mixture in with the dry ingredients.

Pour and scrape the batter in to a 9 x 13" pan that has been lined with parchment.  Bake the brownies for 30 minutes.  Remove from the oven and cool.

The Charms of Chocolate:

• Mint Chocolate Layer Bars

• Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bark

• The only recipe for chocolate chip cookies Gina Doty makes!

• A recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Gifts with a hint of Cranberry

Find more ideas from Baking with Julia at

Tuesdays with Dorie.

 Photo Credit: Julie T Cecchini