Chantilly Aux Framboises

Julia Child would have turned 100 years old on August 15th of this year!  By now you may have already heard about the wonderful “JC100” community of bloggers that are raising their voices to honor this beloved culinary icon.  I was…

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Chantilly Aux Framboises

Julia Child would have turned 100 years old on August 15th of this year!  By now you may have already heard about the wonderful “JC100” community of bloggers that are raising their voices to honor this beloved culinary icon.  I was…

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Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cake

Peanut butter cup brownie cake, a.k.a. the richest thing I have ever made.  There’s no doubt in my mind, this cake will feed a crowd! Just a small slice will satisfy the biggest chocolate-peanut butter craving.…

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Buttermilk Basil Sorbet and Cornmeal Shortbread

Some days are quiet… …And still. On days like these my head gets clear and I can hear what my heart is saying. It says “maple-cinnamon” and “pumpkin-streusel”. But fall baking will have to wait.…

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Buttermilk Basil Sorbet and Cornmeal Shortbread

Some days are quiet… …And still. On days like these my head gets clear and I can hear what my heart is saying. It says “maple-cinnamon” and “pumpkin-streusel”. But fall baking will have to wait.…

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Donuts Instead of Wedding Cake? Yes! A Post for Etsy Weddings

Quite honestly, if I had it to do all over again I’d want a tiers of donuts instead of cake at my wedding reception. I love the lighthearted approach and who doesn’t swoon at the sight…

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Dessert Caviar Minus the Molecular Gastronomy; Cappuccino Mousse with Coffee Caviar

I’ll be the first to admit that I love fancy desserts.  I love stripey chocolate cigarettes, spoon-shaped tuiles and painted macarons.  I love finishing touches that make dessert extra special. One fun flourish that I’ve…

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Homemade Confetti Cupcakes

I had a birthday last Sunday! I slept late. Snuggled some pugs. Sketched something to paint. Sketched something to bake. I sat in front of the oven window while the timer counted down. I ate…

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Homemade Confetti Cupcakes

I had a birthday last Sunday! I slept late. Snuggled some pugs. Sketched something to paint. Sketched something to bake. I sat in front of the oven window while the timer counted down. I ate…

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