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• Commented on Eating In: It's Cookie Time
  hungeegirl: can mix it by hand ... it's just a lot easier (and faster) to cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer. the main thing is to make sure you get a light and fluffy consistency, as this will...
• Posted Eating In: It's Cookie Time to DCist
  Deck the halls, hang the mistletoe, and preheat the oven. ‘Tis the season for Christmas baking, which means it’s time to inundate your kitchen counter and colleagues’ desktops with an array of cookies, bars, and other sweet treats. Most supermarkets cater to holiday baking enthusiasts by offering huge discounts on staples like flour, sugar, and the requisite bag of chocolate chips, so stock up the pantry and try adding a few new recipes to your...
• Posted Hot Chocolate City: Dark and Sweet to DCist
  Written by DCist contributor Whitney Satin Time to embrace the crisp weather that’s finally settled in by cozying up with a steamy cup of hot chocolate or cocoa. Oft-talked about versions include Murky’s famous $5 cup, or the bevy of celebrity starlets served up at ACKC, but the District welcomes a few new options this season to help you stave off the chill … or just indulge a chocolate craving. Locolat Café Niel Piferoen, owner...
• Posted First Look: Hello Cupcake to DCist
  Written by DCist contributor Whitney Satin Dupont Circle office workers and residents have been taunted all summer long by the knowledge that a brand new cupcakery was slated to arrive in the neighborhood. At long last, it’s time to stop pressing those faces against the window in eager anticipation and instead partake of some actual confectionary consumption. Hello Cupcake opened its doors at 10am today, bringing a touch of whimsy and, more importantly, instant cupcake...
• Posted First Look: Co Co. Sala to DCist
  Written by DCist contributor Whitney Satin The recent opening of Co Co. Sala in Penn Quarter marks another foray into D.C.’s emerging chocolate lounge scene. The new hangout spot provides dessert enthusiasts with a sleek and comfy atmosphere where pastry chefs reign supreme as they infuse chocolate into every element of the dining experience. Beginning with the drink order – stick to the basics with one of three hot chocolates ($8, flight of white, milk,...