Tag Archives: dessert
Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Butter Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Can I tell you something? I have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was a little kid. Most often for other folks, as in that was the sole purpose I baked things or spent my allowance on extra candy I’d … Continue reading
Strawberry Brown Sugar Vanilla Bean Shortcake
Nothing screams late spring and early summer like fresh strawberries around here. They’re everywhere. In gardens, in the grocery stores, at the farmer’s markets… And I love their relatively inexpensive abundance! Growing up, my mom occasionally made strawberry shortcake for … Continue reading
Meyer Lemon, Ginger and Vanilla Bean Sherbet
A list. For you and us. First of all, I: Dislike: waking up early. Like: the time between 11PM and 2AM for the q-u-i-e-t. Love: sleeping in. Dislike: sweetened coffee. Like: fresh orange juice. Love: bourbon. Dislike: jeggings (for REAL). … Continue reading
Bouchon Bakery: Chocolate Chunk and Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential go-to favorite dessert, after-school or tucked-into-your-home-packed-lunch treat. Everyone has their preferred chocolate chip cookie. Some like the soft, chewy types. Others prefer the crunchy kinds that don’t have a hint of softness at all. … Continue reading
Pear Custard Pie
Sometimes I decide to cook something just because it sounds good. Like yesterday when I decided chocolate chip cookies were absolutely necessary because when do chocolate chip cookies sound like a bad idea? (After you eat about 10 of them … Continue reading
Salted Honey Pie
Sometimes I will start a post such as this one a day or two before it actually gets posted… Because let’s face it – life happens. While many times I’d like to sit down and write about some recipe then … Continue reading
The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz: Vanilla Ice Cream
I understand we’re nearing the middle of January, but I’ll tell you right now – ice cream has no particular season. It really is enjoyable year-round. My mother-in-law gave me the KitchenAid ice cream attachment for Christmas and since then, I’ve … Continue reading