Bookish Baking: Pokemon Lavaridge Cookies

The Lava Cookie (Japanese: フエンせんべい Huen Rice Cracker) is a type of medicine introduced in Generation III. It is a local specialty of Lavaridge Town and cures a Pokémon from all non-volatile status conditions and confusion. This recipe is based on gingersnap cookies, with an addition of dark chocolate and nori. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking soda1 tsp ground cinnamon2 tsp ground ginger1/2 tsp ground cloves1/2 tsp cardamom3/4 tsp salt2/3 cup brown sugar packed 1/4 White granulated sugar3/4 cup butter softened1/4 cup molasses dark1 egg large2 tsp vanilla extract¼ Teaspoon Baking/Bicarbonate Soda75g /…

Bookish Baking: Taki’s Coconut Pancakes (City of Bones)

Simon asked for coffee, and Clary, after a moment’s hesitation, chose a large coffee and coconut pancakes. The waitress winked a blue eye at her and flounced off.-City of Bones; The Mortal Instruments, Cassandra Clare Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all purpose flour3 ½ tsp baking powder1 cup milk2 Tbsp honey1 Tbsp lemon juice⅛ cup coconut…

Bookish Baking: Pink Cherry Chocolate Truffles (Kirby)

This recipe was written for the Kirby Shaped Like A Friend Zine. Ingredients 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tbsp cocoa powder1/4 cup whipping cream1 cup dried cherries1/2 tsp salt1/2 dried coconut shavings 2 cups almonds1/2 tsp cherry (or other fruit) juice (optional)  Directions: Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely chopped. Add 2 tbsp cocoa…

Bookish Baking: Pink Drink Smoothie (Kirby)

This recipe was written for the Kirby Shaped Like A Friend Zine. Ingredients 1 cup hibiscus tea ice (optional)Hibiscus tea frozen into ice cubes overnightCan also use a packet of instant hibiscus tea powder and plain ice instead1 cup frozen strawberries (and/or frozen red fruit mix)½ cup coconut milk (or coconut milk greek yogurt for…

Bookish Baking: Chihiro’s Anpan (Spirited Away)

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (+ more water for the steamer) 1 tsp white vinegar 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 2 Tbsp vegetable  or canola oil 2 cups cake flour + 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder (not baking soda) 3 Tbsp sugar (+ a extra for the yeast) Desired filling (such as): red bean paste…

Bookish Baking #14: Baz and Levi’s Pumpkin Mocha Breve (Fangirl/Carry On)

Pumpkin Mocha Breve Ingredients: 3 tablespoons espresso powder (Cafe Bustelo is my favorite) 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice mix pinch ground spices, such as cinnamon or cardamom, optional 1/4 cup liquid chai drink (its like concentrated chai tea, sold at most grocery stores, and is used for making coffee and tea drinks)…

Bookish Baking #13: Sour Cherry Scones (Carry On)

I'd never had sour cherry scones before Watford. Just raisin ones–and more often plain, and always something that came from the shop, then got left in an oven too long.           At Watford, there are fresh-baked cherry scones for breakfast every day if you want them. And again in the afternoon…

Bookish Baking: Dean Winchester Worthy Apple Pie (Supernatural)

Okay, so, not a book, I know. so not exactly bookish. But Apple Pie is basically a requirement for any American holiday, and Supernatural is a pretty popular fandom and I'm going with it. This recipe is adapted from various I've found online. Enjoy!   Ingredients: 3-4 Large apples (I prefer Honeycrisp - Granny-Smith is…

Book Review: Tasty Latest and Greatest

Tasty Latest and Greatest Everything You Want to Cook Right Now (An Official Tasty Cookbook) by Tasty Tasty, Buzzfeed's popular cooking brand, delivers both comforting and healthy weeknight dinners for meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike, plus treats like ice cream, chocolate desserts, and rainbow recipes galore. You’ve been mesmerized by their top down recipe videos,…

Bookish Baking: Hot Cocoa (Polar Express)

Last recipe of the year! Quick, easy, delicious, and season appropriate, even if the lack of snow makes it unnecessary where I live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGlBs4qX4f8 Hot Chocolate Ingredients: 6 cups of milk 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt…