Helllloooo Gorgeous! It would be impossible not to think bright and yummy thoughts when faced with this fresh beautiful concoction! A perfect breakfast in bed for that special someone…. 4 slices challah or brioche toast (below) lemon curd (below) 8 large strawberries, stemmed and sliced width-wise […]
Read more →Hamantaschen are to Purim, as latkes are to Hanukkah, and Pumpkin Pie is to Thanksgiving. That is to say they are a flavorful and beloved part of the celebrations. Preparing, eating, and gifting hamantaschen are a fun and traditional part of the Purim festivities for many […]
Read more →Originally I put this Maple Cranberry Pear concoction in puff pastry, and offered them as dessert pop tarts for adults. But as Thanksgiving approaches I decided it would be the perfect base for a cobbler-type dessert, easier too! And the donuts-as-topping? C’mon who doesn’t love donuts? And Kinnikinnik […]
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Pumpkin has its moment in Autumn. The height of its popularity is around Halloween-time when it finds its way into lattes, sweets and goodies (now overflowing from the candy aisle: Pumpkin Spice– kisses, M&M’s, marshmallows, covered pretzels, candy corn). As well as into the baked-treat banquets of Pumpkin Spice donuts, brownies, cookies, cheesecake. Pumpkin is a seasonal star […]
Read more →The way I see it, when it comes to dessert, the world is divided into two camps: the Chocoholics and the Caramellows. Chocoholics are easy to identify. Chocolate is their dark mistress, and they’re uncompromising in their bittersweet devotion. Caramellows, as their name implies are a bit more […]
Read more →Demolished in under 10 minutes at our Thanksgivukkah feast. It is a greatest hits of sweet, salty, nutty, chocolatey, boozy in one unforgettable dessert. Yields 8-10 slices Pretzel Crust 1/3 cup (6 tablespoons) coconut oil spread or butter, melted 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup pretzel crumbs […]
Read more →When you’ve had one -too -many latkes and are yearning for something new, this Olive Oil cake keeps celebrating the miracle of the oil. Made with olive oil (non-extra virgin yields moister results), with layers of bright citrus bursts and warm cardamom spice, this cake tenderly celebrates both flavor and […]
Read more →Here’s an American and dairy-free spin on a French classic. One of these days I’m gonna substitute the lemon for orange and the blueberries for mini chocolate chips, et le voila- Choco-Orange Maddies! 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour small business bad credit fast loansdirect lender no credit […]
Read more →My parting gift before I leave for my much anticipated trip to Paris. These beautiful little tea cakes are très facile to make. The madeleine molds that give these treats their distinctive shape and design are not that difficult to find, I got mine at Target. They taste like mini […]
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I went to college outside of Boston, and really enjoyed my time in the area. I am shocked and depressed by what happened at the marathon on Monday. Mini Boston Cream Pies are a sweet refutation of the dark bitterness in our midst. Adapted from a recipe in theKitchn.com. 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 […]
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