Tiffany Blue Macarons with Orange Blossom Buttercream

“I want them for every table.” And so, she shall have them.  Specifically, bowls-full of macarons in assorted colors and flavors.  I was giddy at the news and my mind was flooded with inspiration for…

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Tiffany Blue Macarons with Orange Blossom Buttercream

“I want them for every table.” And so, she shall have them.  Specifically, bowls-full of macarons in assorted colors and flavors.  I was giddy at the news and my mind was flooded with inspiration for…

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Lattice Pie Bars

Last December Bonne Maman sent me a sampling of their products.  I was already familiar with the brand, and I couldn’t wait to  use their preserves in my baking.  I knew whatever recipe I chose to make needed…

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Lattice Pie Bars

Last December Bonne Maman sent me a sampling of their products.  I was already familiar with the brand, and I couldn’t wait to  use their preserves in my baking.  I knew whatever recipe I chose to make needed…

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Potato Petit Fours for St. Patrick’s Day

So, what do you call a cake that looks like a potato?  A potato cake?  No, that’s name is already taken by a savory something.  Since these are small sponge cakes filled with buttercream and…

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White Wedding Cake and Swiss Meringue Buttercream

How many times have I mentioned that I will be making my first wedding cake this year?  Fifty?  Yes, I am obviously excited.  Cautiously excited.  I’ve never made a cake of such great importance, so I’m…

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White Wedding Cake and Swiss Meringue Buttercream

How many times have I mentioned that I will be making my first wedding cake this year?  Fifty?  Yes, I am obviously excited.  Cautiously excited.  I’ve never made a cake of such great importance, so I’m…

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Whiteout Cocoa

This post will be short and sweet since I’m going out of town for a few days, but I couldn’t let another day pass without sharing this recipe! This is an absolutely delicious white chocolate…

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Flaming Baked Alaska Cupcakes

Just call me the cupcake arsonist. This is the second time I’ve intentionally set fire to this cutesy confection. What’s the appeal?  Maybe I feel the cupcake could use a break from its curlicued reputation.…

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Flaming Baked Alaska Cupcakes

Just call me the cupcake arsonist. This is the second time I’ve intentionally set fire to this cutesy confection. What’s the appeal?  Maybe I feel the cupcake could use a break from its curlicued reputation.…

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