Like so many other people, I’m a huge fan of reality
television. And, being a self-proclaimed foodie, cooking competitions are
constantly on my DVR must-watch list. So, it should be no surprise that I’m an
avid Top Chef fan. One of my favorite
contestants was and is Carla Hall. This spunky DC-resident was known for her
boisterous personality and her clean flavors. When I discovered Hall had
created a food line, I was excited by the prospect of tasting her delicacies.
And, just last week, we received Alchemy by Carla Hall cookies in the office.
You’ve never seen me move as quickly as I did while diving for the Mexican
Chocolate Chip variety.
While the flavoring in these petit fares borders on classic
— you can clearly taste the quality ingredients used during preparation. During
the show, Hall was a huge proponent of cooking with only the finest, freshest
materials. So, within her cookies she uses strictly organic flour, sugar and
eggs. By incorporating brown sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon — the sweet
treats go from ordinary to flavorful and exciting. Moreover, their miniature
size prevents you from feeling the inevitable guilt that typically accompanies
eating sweets. Market these cookies as the perfect stocking stuffer during the
holiday season.
Other flavors within the Alchemy line include: Black Forest
Crinkle, Pecan Shortbread with Vanilla Salt, Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries,
Oatmeal with White Chocolate and Dried Cranberries and Almond Gingerbread
Cherry Shortbread, to name a few. There’s one thing I’m certain of, Carla Hall
lived up to her Top Chef reputation.
~Cathryn
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