Lauren Spath Luhring

There's something about s'mores

The humidity is high, the Nats are playing ball, and the mosquitoes are out in full force. Summer is upon DC. There's no better time to indulge in a favorite childhood treat: S'mores.Whether...

Sinfully delicious hot chocolate

It may be cold and icy outside, but inside can be welcoming and warm with this rich, decadent hot chocolate. Ultrathick but drinkable, this hot chocolate is the perfect fix for the winter weather blues. Serve with biscotti...

Crumbs opens three DC locations, gives away free cupcakes

Have you been to Crumbs Bake Shop yet?New to the DC bakery scene, the first Cumbs Bake Shop was opened in 2003 on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Since then, the chain has opened dozens...

Slice of Life: Buy a pie to help a neighbor in need

Looking for a way to give back this Thanksgiving? Food and Friends' Slice of Life program makes it easy. Now in its fourth year, Slice of Life is a large-scale bake sale, where supporters buy Thanksgiving pies and...

Fall dessert favorite: Pumpkin chocolate chip squares

With fall in full swing, it's time to shift gears when making and baking desserts. There is nothing more autumnal than pumpkin, and these pumpkin chocolate chip squares are a quick and easy dessert that can be...

Click to give - then get the cookbook!

Caring is sharing, and Barilla is making it easy to share through their Share the Table campaign. Click here to go to Barilla's Share The Table campaign. It only takes a few seconds of your...

Top Chef Just Desserts Guide

You may already know that many local restaurants and bakeries are giving out FREE desserts today to celebrate the premier of Top Chef Just Desserts, but do you know where to find these places? Our friends at Foodspotting have put...

DC area restaurants offer free dessert on Wednesday, September 15th

Celebrating the kickoff of Top Chef Just Desserts, 75 DC-area restaurants are offering free dessert on Wednesday, September 15th when you make a reservation through Open Table (one free dessert per two diners). Participating favorites include The Chart...

Celebrate National Waffle Day with chocolate waffles

It's National Waffle Day! Traditionally a breakfast favorite, did you know that waffles also make great desserts? Local restaurants Carlyle and Matchbox have them on their menus, but they're a...

Celebrate Hello Cupcake's 2nd birthday with a free cupcake

Attention cupcake lovers: mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 24th because Hello Cupcake is giving away free cupcakes to celebrate its 2nd birthday. Located just south of Dupont Circle on Connecticute Avenue, this trendy cupcakery has quickly become...

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