Sharing the Love When two passions collide, it’s a wonderful feeling. In my case, my two adorable Great Danes and my passion for baking have come together in Gigi’s kitchen. Despite their slobber and loveable goofiness, Odin and Winston are a delight to have around. However, their grocery bill can be quite high due to…
Love in Every Bite I enjoy the process of baking, from the challenge it presents to the delightful aroma it fills my home with, and these cinnamon rolls smell and taste amazing. However, my biggest pleasure comes from sharing my baked goods with others. Recently, I made mint Milano cookies, (recipe coming soon) and although…
Indulge in the timeless taste of a delicious, chewy cookie that bursts with the sweet aroma of cinnamon. The snickerdoodle is a classic treat that has delighted taste buds for generations, and for good reason. Its soft, chewy texture and delightful blend of sugar and cinnamon make it the perfect snack for any occasion. Whether…
I’ve made a lot of chocolate chip cookies in my 51 years, a lot. Let’s just say that I never met a cookie I didn’t like (not really, but it sounds funny). I do love a good, thick, chewy with a little crisp chocolate chip cookie. Over the years I’ve experimented with various recipes, starting…
What is the deal? Why are we all of a sudden nuts about cows? Don’t get me wrong, I see those adorable faces, shaggy coats, and I’m doing the math figuring how I’m buying a 10 acre farm. With all that cuteness, my Instagram feed is flooded with adorable farm animals. Seriously, how long have…
Ville lumière Paris was the first city in Europe to illuminate its streets with gas lighting, earning the name Ville Lumiere, or City of Lights. Paris is truly magical, nothing much compares to sitting at the base of the Eiffel Tower on a snowy Christmas Eve, with the one you love. We flew from Rome…
Existence is a series of footnotes to a vast, obscure, unfinished, masterpiece Vladimir Nabokov The Unfinished Gigi My name is Robin, The Unfinished Gigi, welcome to my very first blog. I’m new to all of this and am excited to learn blogging as I go. A little about me… Where to start right? I’m 51,…
Easy Sourdough Bread A couple years ago I jumped on the pandemic sourdough bread train, absolutely a case of “all the kids are doing it”, so why not me. Anyone who has started this journey knows there is so much information out there, intimidating, complicated information. I’m here to tell you, it doesn’t have to…
Hands down, the best brownies! Last night I was in the mood for brownies. Over the years I’ve tried box mixes or from scratch, never finding brownie nirvana. I have finally settled on this recipe that uses cornstarch, butter and oil. I like my brownies hot out of the oven, ooey gooey, but these are…
Our first visit to Italy We spent Christmas in Europe back in 2019, pre pandemic. Our trip began in Rome Italy, where we stayed in this fabulous little hotel on a cobblestone side street. We ate dinner two nights in a row at this cozy open air restaurant within walking distance. Both nights we had…