Archive for the ‘Desserts’ Category
Sometimes I like to talk. Alot. I have to hold myself back from yapping the other person to death. Of course, there are other times where I love to embrace the silence. A nice book, an evening walk, or maybe even a weekend brunch filled with brown sugar and cinnamon- in the form of these [...]
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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 miss Istanbul. I miss the crazy bus drivers, the open bazaars, and the amazing street food. I miss the sweets- Turkish delight, and authentic baklava. Then again, sometimes you have to improvise. Turkish baklava is traditionally made with pistachios. That can get expensive, so a mix of almonds, cashews or walnuts are also delicious. [...]
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Honey is amazing, especially if you find the good stuff. Personally, I get tired of the honey bear tube of sugar syrup that they sell at the grocery store. But not so long ago, we had the good fortune to meet a honey grower right here in Orange County. Their honey is the real stuff. [...]
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My first pound cake was from the freezer aisle. Seriously. Yay for Sara Lee. However, I quickly was barred from having frozen prepared foods from my preservatives-conscious mother, and since she didn’t bake, I was not to have pound cake until years later when I attempted to bake them at home. Which was, of course, [...]
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I’m a very literal person. When I first heard “coffeecake”, I thought a cup of joe was poured into the cake batter. How silly of me. But since this cake is so delicious, I forgot the surprise quickly. But, a good coffeecake recipe is hard to find. A perfect cake must have a delicious streusel, [...]
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Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices. Anything you put cinnamon in becomes twice as delicious! This cinnamon bread especially rocks. A warm yeasty bread with a sugary sweet swirl on the inside. This stuff will fill your house with the warm, cozy scent of home. Perfect for snacking during the day or even for [...]
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Strawberry Shortcake is a perfectly summery food, celebrating the arrival of berry season with a marriage of buttery biscuit and fresh whipped cream. Make sure not to over mix the biscuit dough to ensure a light and flaky delicacy. Enjoy on a sunny weekend afternoon on your porch, with a glass of strawberry lemonade on [...]
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Sour cream twists, said to be of German origin, combine the flakiness of pastries with the flavor of yeast risen dough. These twists are covered in sugar and then baked until lightly golden. Perfect for afternoon tea! Sour Cream Twists makes three dozen large and four dozen small twists 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose [...]
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