Well, I received numerous texts and comments with drooling and yummy emojis after posting the SweetHeart SweetTart Lemon Curd Layer Cheesecake a few weeks ago.And, a dear friend was telling me about her favorite cheesecake involving lemon and a Nilla wafer crust.Wham. Bam. Done!Ace in the hole.Honestly, just the smell of Nilla wafers makes me…
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We all crave little morsels of sweetness from time to time (or, all the time in many a case).Just a gem, a bite, a bit…And, while dark chocolate will fit the bill in the majority of situations, sometimes we all want something a little more super – protein packed, fiber packed, health packed, but also…
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A good friend of mine LOVES beets. And, she loves sweets. So, I’m inspired by HER for this Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Rapsberry Cheesecake. It’s no-bake – it’s sweet, it’s savory, and it’s aromatic and magical! It’s simply perfect. Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Raspberry Cheesecake Crust:2 cups graham cracker crumbs8 Tbs. vegan butter, melted2 Tbs….
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I have been searching high and low for fresh figs.In my neck of the woods, the timing has to be perfect. Winter, yes. Summer, yes.BUT, only very specific days.I don’t know. I don’t get it. Go figure.Fortunately I shop at the market just about every day, so I’ve had my eye on the case for…
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It’s gorgeous. It’s rich. It’s thick. It’s aromatic. It’s floral, berry, citrus, all in one. It’s gluten free.It’s Lemon Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake (Bars). And, it’s “for a friend.” đ Gluten-Free Lemon Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Crust:8 Tbs. butter, melted1 cup Pamela’s Gluten-Free Flour Artisan Blend1/2 cup powdered sugar1 tsp. dried lavender1/4 tsp. baking powder Preheat…
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I hoped they liked them.I hoped they were good.I hoped they were pretty enough.I hoped they were tasty enough.Gluten-free, vegan baking is hard, especially when it comes to cakes, cupcakes, and buttercream!I hope you get a chance to try your hand at these Gluten-Free Vegan Lemon Vanilla Cupcakes! This simple recipe was adapted from my…
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Although the pumpkin spice and everything nice season is long behind us, it feels as if it was just yesterday, and again, that it will be here once again tomorrow. How many Fridays until Christmas?Well, in our house, it doesn’t matter. If we crave pumpkin in March or April, or even July, pumpkin it is!…
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How do we celebrate birthdays in my neck of the woods? With cake, champagne, sometimes cookies, and this time a Cinnamon White Chocolate Cheesecake. Back in October, we made a date to celebrate our one and only, Rachel, as she marked her 26th trip around the sun. She’s a lover of white chocolate, cinnamon, and…
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Who says we absolutely must have pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dessert? Well, okay, I’m all about tradition. But how about have two pies, or three, or four this year? There’s always the humble sweet potato pie that is often forgotten on account of the sweet potato casserole served at the dinner table. This year, the…
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For the longest time I thought I didn’t care for cheesecake. In fact, I was convinced that cheesecake was on “my list” of items I would forever avoid. I’m not quite sure why I had convinced myself of this ~ but as life moved on and I graduated from college, I discovered (on my graduation…
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