Strawberry Chocolate Cheesecake
May 6, 2011 By 5 Comments
Eight years ago we celebrated my first Mother’s Day, which for me is more important than my birthday. Builder Guy was six months old and he sat on Michael’s lap at the restaurant, trying to grab everything within reach, laughing like it was the best game ever as Michael quickly moved forks, knives, plates, and [...]
Luck of the Irish Milkshake
March 17, 2011 By 5 Comments
Bourbon Praline Pecans (Where Women Cook Giveaway)
March 7, 2011 By 5 Comments
If you asked me to choose my favorite pecan dessert, I would have a really difficult time because I love pecan pie, but these pralines would be in the running. Crunchy pralines may technically be more authentic New Orleans style, but I can’t resist the creamy version. I use real cream—no evaporated milk—because I [...]
Agent P, aka Perry the Platypus Birthday Cake
January 13, 2011 By 7 Comments
My husband Michael, the engineer, is the designer for all our sons’ birthday cakes. He’s a big fan of Cake Boss and Ace of Cakes and tries to pick up tips when he watches the shows. We only tackle cakes like this three times a year and we are definitely not pros. I bake the [...]
Prune Cake
December 22, 2010 By 6 Comments
It’s a shame that fruitcake has earned such a horrible reputation. When I was growing up I didn’t like them, I think because the flavor seemed strong to my kid-size palette, but now I love a good moist fruitcake with plenty of real dried fruits and a dash of rum or other baking alcohol. Michael’s [...]
Speculaas (Molded Ginger Cookies)
December 20, 2010 By 37 Comments
This is my final cookie in the Saveur Cookies We Love event, a spiced molded cookie from the Netherlands. Molded cookies are common in Europe and the tradition is often passed down through families along with the old wooden cookie molds. If you are fortunate you may even have an heirloom mold that’s been in [...]
Easy Dulce de Leche (Caramel)
December 18, 2010 By 5 Comments
My notorious sweet tooth is no secret as my blog is filled with recipes for many of my favorite desserts. One of my favorite things to satisfy my sweet cravings is caramel; I prefer it over chocolate and think that caramel makes chocolate taste even better. I love caramel on ice cream, cookies, cakes, cheesecakes, [...]
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