Ale and Pretzel Soft Caramels

I was recently browsing a specialty foods store when I spotted some very unusual caramels.  I was instantly a fan of the salty pretzel and sweet caramel idea, but to infuse the whole mix with…

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Ale and Pretzel Soft Caramels

I was recently browsing a specialty foods store when I spotted some very unusual caramels.  I was instantly a fan of the salty pretzel and sweet caramel idea, but to infuse the whole mix with…

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Mustache-Topped Chocolate Cupcakes for Father’ s Day

Things like this make me smile.  Giggle, even.  I love that mustaches are trending and lately I have been browsing for a mustache themedpieceof jewelry to wear.  Wouldn’t you know it!  The notion has made…

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Mustache-Topped Chocolate Cupcakes for Father’ s Day

Things like this make me smile.  Giggle, even.  I love that mustaches are trending and lately I have been browsing for a mustache themedpieceof jewelry to wear.  Wouldn’t you know it!  The notion has made…

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Chocolate Orange Pots de Creme with Candied Kumquats

I have an orange-flavored chocolate bar stash that I contemplated sharing with you, but reconsidered when I realized how much I actually have.  It’s a little excessive. I need to stop collecting them and start…

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Chocolate Orange Pots de Creme with Candied Kumquats

I have an orange-flavored chocolate bar stash that I contemplated sharing with you, but reconsidered when I realized how much I actually have.  It’s a little excessive. I need to stop collecting them and start…

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Piece Montée or Croquembouche

Seems like it was just yesterday when I was scratching my head at the Suet Steamed Puddings that Daring Bakers had us cooking up for the April challenge.  Time has passed so quickly!  I’m glad…

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Piece Montée or Croquembouche

Seems like it was just yesterday when I was scratching my head at the Suet Steamed Puddings that Daring Bakers had us cooking up for the April challenge.  Time has passed so quickly!  I’m glad…

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Triple Salted Caramel Cupcakes

These little cakes have been a long time in the making.  I guess you could call them my own personal Frankenstein.  I’ve been searching for the perfect salted caramel cupcake recipe and although there are…

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Triple Salted Caramel Cupcakes

These little cakes have been a long time in the making.  I guess you could call them my own personal Frankenstein.  I’ve been searching for the perfect salted caramel cupcake recipe and although there are…

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Strawberry Ginger Ale Terrine

For the first time in many months, strawberries taste good again!  During colder weather when fruits have to be shipped in from far away places, they are usually much too sour.  I find them inedible. …

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