Update and Redux: J – This is probably one of the more perfect desserts to finish off a dinner party. It packs a double whammy for your guests. First, it has an incredibly tasty and intriguing profile. So, they keep coming back for more. Second, it wakes everyone right up. … Continue reading
C – My husband considers chocolate a food group. He loves chocolate. It’s his favorite food. Yes, if he could, he would probably put chocolate on everything. We seem to buy cocoa powder by the case. I honestly hate when we go to the grocery store together, sometimes. He has … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C — It’s still a challenge to figure out the time for these molten cakes. My little toaster oven ranges from 10 to 13 minutes. But, I still love the overall taste of this recipe. It’s simple and the mix can be made ahead of time. It’s … Continue reading
C – Thumbprints are probably one of our most popular pins on Pinterest. I am so surprised that so many people like the picture of the lemon thumbprints we made a few years ago. They are so simple to make. Since we made grapefruit curd yesterday, I thought it would … Continue reading
C – Jim loves to request lemon curd. It’s his favorite sweet thing. I have no clue what he puts it on. But, he seems to request it a lot. I dread making it, to be honest. It takes a while to stir everything together. Also, some lemons can be … Continue reading
J – It’s time to pay the piper … for a very wonderful gift. I am the year-round beneficiary of baked banana + whatever muffins and mini loaves. Raspberries and walnuts or blackberries or apples. Whatever is available and fresh. I never have to think about what to eat for … Continue reading
C – Jim likes most things French. With his birthday upon us, again, I needed to keep the cheesecake tradition going. Sadly, I was a bit stuck. My friend, The Internet, didn’t give me any good advice this time. Not many good suggestions. So, I turned to my trusty old … Continue reading
C – This week is Bake Week. Yay! It’s a week before the holidays begin, so it just had to be. Jessica will be joining us and creating her favorite holiday baking recipes. I am so grateful she was able to help out with Bake Week. I don’t think I … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – There’s nothing like pie made with fresh pumpkins. There’s also nothing like pumpkin pies made by Luke’s wife, Jessica. This woman has talent. I don’t know how many pies she’s made in her life, but it has to be a lot to have them so … Continue reading
J – Good things can come to those who wait too long … at least, I thought I had waited too long to make this dish. Originally, Chef Constance proposed this dessert using ripe figs. Of course, I waited until figs were out of season. Bummer. I loved the dish … Continue reading