Sydney Opera House (Opera) Cake

Inspiration always comes to me in peculiar ways.  I recently began a large-ish project (I will share more later) and it made me think about a cake I made years ago.  It was a dome…

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Traditional British Pudding: Daring Bakers’ Challenge April

I have to be honest.  If left to my own devices, I probably would have never chosen to make a traditional British pudding.  I like cutesy things.  I like pink cakes and desserts that look…

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Traditional British Pudding: Daring Bakers’ Challenge April

I have to be honest.  If left to my own devices, I probably would have never chosen to make a traditional British pudding.  I like cutesy things.  I like pink cakes and desserts that look…

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Mango and Yogurt Gelees with Meringue Kisses

I made these yogurt pots last Sunday because I needed a little comfort food.  Funny how certain foods can make you feel good, and alternatively, there are some that can make you feel very, very…

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Mocha Pudding Cakes with Espresso Macaron Shells

I’m the first one up most mornings.  It’s still dark as I make my way downstairs (with a sleepy canine in tow) and begin my ritual: turn on computers, let Biscuit outside, make coffee, let…

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Mocha Pudding Cakes with Espresso Macaron Shells

I’m the first one up most mornings.  It’s still dark as I make my way downstairs (with a sleepy canine in tow) and begin my ritual: turn on computers, let Biscuit outside, make coffee, let…

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Pink Snowball Cakelettes

Butter rich mini cupcakes are prettiest in pink! Dipped in pink coconut syrup and rolled in shredded coconut, they resemble a nostalgic childhood snack cake.   There’s nothing like a pretty pink dessert to lift…

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Red Plum Tart

The Easter meal with our family this year was nothing less than what I expected.  Lots of rich foods, a bit of overindulgence, and the irresistible sleepiness that comes after a meal of such epic…

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Red Plum Tart

The Easter meal with our family this year was nothing less than what I expected.  Lots of rich foods, a bit of overindulgence, and the irresistible sleepiness that comes after a meal of such epic…

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