I think it turned out okay. In fact, I’m certain it turned out MORE than okay – magical, to say the least. Curious minds doubted the flavor combination, but I must say apprehension has completely departed the kitchen and the dessert table this time: Honey Lemon Chamomile Cheesecake. It seems to0 good to be true…but,…
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While the dinner recipe of sous vide Ahi tuna with sesame oil, bok choy, ginger spaghetti squash, and Basil Bread with Lime Butter never made the blog, the dessert did! To pair with our gourmet evening and playtime in the kitchen with friends, I followed the ginger theme, with a request of chocolate in mind,…
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I will forewarn you, the first part of my little romance below has nothing to do with Lemon Vanilla Fig Cheesecake Bars. Not a thing. You were warned. I typically make all my recipes from scratch. Of course, there is the occasion, here and there, when I’ll “cheat” for the sake of time, convenience, or…
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There’s always a way to use leftovers. Always a way to create a sweet treat – or a treat of any kind. Always. Cinnamon Orange Marmalade Swirl Bars 1 cup vanilla wafers 4 Tbs. butter, melted 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 6 oz. sour cream 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup…
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We had a party! Actually, we didn’t have the party, our neighbors did. But, we got to participate, and that’s just as great! Sangria and tapas. I offered to bring dessert. Something “tapa-ish,” bite-sized, and not too sweet. A tapa (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtapa]), in Spanish cuisine, is an appetizer, or snack. It may be cold (such…
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I’m not sure why I find it so strange that a good girlfriend of mine adores cotton candy. I mean really, why should she have to justify her tendency to sweets when I’m leaning towards bags and bags of kale chips on end and a block of cheese a day! (ssshhhh…did you not know that…
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They are buttery little bites. They are sweet little bites. They are minty little bites. And, they are lemony little bites. But let’s face it, shortbread really is all about that butter.
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Thanks for the smiles and all the memories, Dad. (oh, and Fannie Farmer too!)
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There is simply so much to celebrate this time of year. Summer. Independence and freedom. Birthdays. LIFE! Let’s take a moment to indulge… in some vanilla lemon thyme infused mousse of sorts ~ ~ morphed into a bit of a shot of cheesecake. Yummy! Vanilla Lemon Thyme Goat Cheesecake Shooters 1 sleeve graham crackers, finely…
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It’s not often that you come across butterscotch as an adult. Am I right? Butterscotch seems to be reserved for summer time ice cream sundaes, topped with whipped cream and nuts, and maybe a cherry on top. Crepes seem to fall into the special occasion category as well, as do cakes, at least in our…
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