Erin Wescott
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Former archaeologist, currently on an adventure. I write a little bit of everything.
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Stories (49)
Debts Unpaid
Maren pressed a cool cloth to the stranger’s forehead. He winced at her touch, mumbling something in his fevered sleep. He hadn’t woken since she’d dragged him from the sea in the dead of the night. The burns on his leg were starting to knit closed already, but she knew that there was worse to come. Magic always came with a price.
Erin WescottPublished 4 days ago in FictionSweet Jurassic Dreams
I’ve been on the run since 1993. Chased out of jungles. Fleeing through complex urban settings. Unable to ever fully rest. You might be wondering what I’ve done to deserve this life of intense peril. It’s simple, really. I bought a ticket to see Jurassic Park. Also, a large soda. But that doesn’t figure prominently in this story.
Erin WescottPublished 4 days ago in Geeks
The Sacred Caramels
This recipe is top secret. Thanks to this story, I’ll probably be spending 2022 in witness protection. And yes, I know. They aren’t technically a cookie. But they are a family holiday tradition. The original recipe comes from my great-grandma’s church bazaar. Every year the church ladies made the Sacred Caramels and sold them by the bagful. They still do it to this day. Just please don’t tell them I’ve given it to you.
Erin WescottPublished about a month ago in Feast
English Toffee
Okay, I know. It’s not technically a cookie. But if the English Toffee were missing from the cookie plate at our house, the mutiny would be swift and dreadful. Fun fact: It may not even be English. I am very British, but this recipe comes from my 100% German great-grandma. Go figure.
Erin WescottPublished about a month ago in Feast
Mint Chocolate Brownies
As I’m nearing the end of my sprint through the family holiday recipes, I’m adapting an old favorite to use up some of the ingredients I’ve got left hanging around the kitchen. This is my mom’s go-to brownie recipe, suitable for all brownie related occasions. The best thing about them is that they rise so much better than the box mixes.
Erin WescottPublished about a month ago in Feast
Easy Peasy Lemon Bars
Who doesn’t love a luscious lemon bar? But who has time to zest a bunch of lemons at this time of year? Not to mention the indignity of discovering a half-naked lemon in the back of the fridge come January. Thankfully, no real lemons were harmed in the making of these Lemon Bars. This may or may not be a good thing, depending how you feel about real foods, but they are easy!
Erin WescottPublished about a month ago in Feast
Chocolate Snowball Cookies
Chocolate Snowball Cookies are an any time of year recipe masquerading under a holiday name. The original recipe was called No-Bake Chocolate Cookies, and it comes from the wonderful mom of my childhood best friend. Her kitchen was one of the most welcoming places I can remember from growing up. She never seemed to care how much of a mess we made in it, and boy did we ever make a mess with these! Picture chocolate on every possible surface and you’ve got it about right.
Erin WescottPublished 2 months ago in Feast
Holly Leaf Cookies
Who doesn’t love a whole lot of green food coloring? This family classic is a fun take on the old rice crispy bar recipe. It may have come off of a corn flakes box back in the seventies. Heaven only knows what was in the food coloring back then...
Erin WescottPublished 2 months ago in Feast
Refrigerator Cookies
The recipe for Refrigerator Cookies comes to us from the Depression era. My grandma made it year after year, and I still make it for the sake of nostalgia. Also, because my mom tells me to and it behooves us all to listen to our mothers. Especially this close to Christmas.
Erin WescottPublished 2 months ago in Feast
Two Minute Fudge
This recipe hails from the golden age of the microwave, and while you may find a richer fudge recipe, you definitely won’t find one that’s quicker. I’m pretty sure cleaning up the dishes afterwards takes longer than cooking this decadent treat. Best yet, all you need is a microwave and a refrigerator.
Erin WescottPublished 2 months ago in Feast
Seven Layer Bars
My favorite Christmas cookie is a bar, because that’s just how I roll. Or don't, since this recipe doesn't require a rolling pin. Or much else, for that matter. If you've got a pan, you're good.
Erin WescottPublished 2 months ago in Feast
California Dream Bars
It’s day three of my 12 days of Christmas Cookies and we are heading west. Tis the season for California Dreamin’, so put on the Mamas & the Papas and let’s head back to the golden age of Hollywood. Things are getting dark and grey here in the upper Midwest, so I’m keeping myself sane by imagining palm trees, piers, and a trip along the coast in an old turquoise convertible.
Erin WescottPublished 2 months ago in Feast
