Archive for the ‘Chocolate’ Category
These are chocolate-covered strawberries to the max! Perfect for your next event, birthday, or weddings! Or heck, make them for a romantic evening with your boo-boo. Super easy to make, and quick to boot. These little guys should be made not more than a day in advance, as the berries can start getting a little sad [...]
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Cream puffs, profiteroles, pate a Choux…they all sound so distinguished. Fancy dancy, which can mean disaster in my kitchen. Thankfully with a bit of patience and a watchful eye, these babies will be popping out of your oven in no time. Cool them completely before filling with cream. You can also use pastry cream, if you wish. [...]
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I grew up in Southern California. I still whine every time the temperature drops below 70, and run under the blankies whenever there is a rainstorm. But don’t get me wrong, I’m a winter idealist. I love the thought of merry snowmen, sledding children, and hot chocolate on the porch where you can see your [...]
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This morning I sniffed the air and it smelled like crisp fall leaves. The seasons are changing and the holidays are coming! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. I love making fall-inspired, holiday dishes, so stop by again soon! For now, let’s celebrate the turning of the seasons with some yeasted donuts. These are nice [...]
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Brownies are great. For a while. Amazingly enough, it is possible to get a wee bit tired of the fudgey chocolaty dark squares. Enter blondies. Made with brown sugar, these beauties yield a butterscotch and caramel combination that is irresistible. Especially if you’re a chocolate and coconut fan. They’re great to wrap up and give [...]
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I’m not much of a drinker. When you hear words like “tequila”, “wine”, and “vodka” come out of my mouth, it’s usually in unison with a recipe. The funny thing is, I adore cute little shot glasses. I want to horde multitudes of them in my cupboard but falter when I remember they would serve [...]
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Happy 100th post! Wow, how did those numbers get so high so fast? Did I really write that much? And what on earth did I say for 100 posts? Baffling.
Read MoreWe’re on the verge of summer. I realize this. Last night, I flung my doors to the evening breeze, lounging on the couch and enjoying the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy…
Read MoreHmm.. I just realized that looks alot like “KKK”. Whoops. CCC= Chocolate Chip Cookie. Have you ever tried Chips Ahoy’s chewie chocolate chip cookies? That’s what these taste like the next day. Except it doesn’t have the I’ve-been-sitting-in-a-shelf-for-2-months taste. Pretty nice! The dough can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for a few [...]
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