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Cardamom Snickerdoodle at Bushel & Peck Bakeshop

Posted by on Aug 18, 2013 in Snickerdoodle | 2 comments

Bushel & Peck Bakeshop
3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd – Portland
$1.50

Q: Why have I never written about a snickerdoodle  in my 3 whole years of cookie bloggin?

A: Because virtually every snickerdoodle that has ever been inside my mouth tastes like a whole lotta nuthin.

Q: Why am I writing about one NOW?

A: Because the simple addition of cardamom, a tiny bit of salt (even a little more wouldn’t hurt, frankly),  added to the baker’s willingness to underbake it so that it remains soft and buttery and not dry and biscuit-y, makes this snickerdoodle worth talking about. And, more to the point, worth being inside my mouth.

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Chocolate Orange Flourless at Bushel & Peck

Posted by on Nov 3, 2012 in Chocolate, Gluten Free and/or Flourless, Chocolate Chip | 0 comments

Bushel & Peck Bakeshop
3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd – Portland
$1.50

I said there would be more soon from Bushel & Peck. I wasn’t lying.

This one:  a chocolate crinkle. But like the ginger molasses with sesame from the same bakery, it’s a classic with a twist that takes it from (sort of) ubiquitous to fairly unique. The orange (zest, I’m presuming) is a great addition to an already delicious cookie

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