Kelsey Tenney

The blog

Appeasing a Food Geek

A blog dedicated to the magic behind fantastic recipes — the science, the stories, and the why behind what I cook. 224 posts and counting.

Desserts

Ghostly Glowing Haunted Cupcakes

Thrice the brinded cat hath mew’d. Thrice and once, the hedge-pig whin’d. Harpier cries:—’tis time! ’tis time! Round…

Desserts

Frightening Jagged Glass Threads

Thrice the brinded cat hath mew’d. Thrice and once, the hedge-pig whin’d. Harpier cries:—’tis time! ’tis time! Round…

Drinks

Witches Brew Orange Rum Cocktail

Thrice the brinded cat hath mew’d. Thrice and once, the hedge-pig whin’d. Harpier cries:—’tis time! ’tis time! Round…

Freezer Friendly

Wine Wednesday

Monte Tondo Soave Classico “This wine rains kisses in your mouth.” –Insatiable By Gael Greene…

Freezer Friendly

Soft Pretzels

Yay it’s October! My obsession with Halloween movies and decorations can finally be socially acceptable.

Breakfast

Poached Eggs

The elusive poached egg. A terrifying concept for many home cooks. But let me tell…