what's the best leftover halloween candy?
doesn't matter, I have a recipe for that
It’s been *surreal* to see my cookbook out there in the world. Thank you to all of y’all who have bought a copy (or several), attended events, and baked by feel this week - I’m incredibly honored and grateful!
some upcoming Baking by Feel events:
Thursday November 3rd 7:00pmCT - Virtual Author Talk w/ Book Larder in conversation with Cherry Bombe founder Kerry Diamond! This author talk is free and you can register here.
Tuesday November 8th 6:00pmEST - Baking by Feel at Bold Fork Books, an evening of in-person conversation & cookie-mix creating to benefit DC Abortion Fund. Join the waitlist here.
and: If you still need a copy, you can grab one here.
In this podcast episode, Nōn Wels (the wonderful host of You, Me, Empathy) and I explore the journey of being seen for who we are, destigmatizing abortion (sometimes with cakes), and baking as a way to process feelings. Plus, my baking origin story, going to therapy for the first time, living with chronic pain, being born into grief and sadness, abortion activism and education, dealing with shame, and more! You can listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts, or here on Spotify.
a day-after-Halloween recipe, fresh out of the oven:
Halloween Candy Cookies
This is a recipe for when you bought two Costco sized bags of Halloween candy and had only one trick or treater (yes, that’s a true story). It makes a chewy cookie with crispy edges, full of bits of your favorite candy.
2 cups (260g) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) room temp unsalted butter
⅔ cup (133g) light brown sugar
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 (50g) large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups coarsely chopped leftover halloween candy
3 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)*
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract on medium high speed until thoroughly combined. Mix in the flour mixture on low speed. Add the chopped candy pieces and mix on low speed until just incorporated.
Scoop into 3 tablespoon (60g) balls and arrange 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 13-15 minutes. Let cool for two minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
store in an airtight container at room temp for up to three days
sunday secrets from the cutting room floor:
“I feel like some of my friends judge me and don’t like me.”
“Trying not to be sad my best friend of 14 years didn’t choose me as a bridesmaid. It’s hard.”
“I struggle so much with my future MIL. She makes me feel targeted, trapped, and unheard.”
“Seeing everyone’s Halloween party pics makes me feel so lonely. I wish I had friends.”
“Doing college and work at the same time is so fucking draining.”
“My fear of being pregnant/birth is getting in the way of starting the family I really want.”
“Can you die of a broken heart? The ache feels so physical.”
“Cried about my ex at a Halloween party.”
“I moved to a new city two years ago and still haven’t made any new friends.”
“I might be in love.”
weekly abortion affirmation:
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with having multiple abortions.
my current fave pic of Otie:
some notable (and less notable) things
I bought these Costco shoes that feel like slippers but function like outside shoes and I love them.
Juniper Midwifery is now providing abortion pills by mail in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California & New Mexico.
“Maroon” is my fave song on the Midnights album, but am of course in awe of the “give me back my girlhood, it was mine first” lyric on “Would’ve, Could’ve Should’ve”.
This week is the last week to vote early in Texas! Let’s get rid of evil giant baby Greg Abbott!
I’m so excited to go see the new pro-abortion movie Call Jane in theaters:
In 1968 Chicago, with the city and the nation amid the political and civil upheaval, Joy (Elizabeth Banks), a conservative housewife and mother, is faced with a devastating diagnosis when her second pregnancy leads to a life-threatening heart condition. Following an all-male hospital board’s decision to deny an exemption for an abortion, which is, by law, illegal, Joy’s search for a solution leads her to a clandestine group of women. Led by Virginia (Sigourney Weaver), an independent visionary fiercely committed to women’s health, and Gwen (Wunmi Mosaku), an activist who envisions a day when all women will have access to safe, affordable abortions, this community of women ignites an awakening in Joy. Inspired by their compassion and commitment, Joy joins them, putting every aspect of her life on the line.
My neighbor introduced us to Delia’s tamales. They are *incredible* and if you don’t live in Texas you can order them online for shipping.
I’m putting up my Christmas tree today.
xoxo,
your favorite becca