Yet again, not necessarily a disaster, but NOT what I’d hoped for.I was actually thinking about the NYT Iconic Plum Torte. It’s “iconic,” it’s famous, and sure to be delicious.But, in true form, I wanted to “Ashley-ify” it and make it my own. The Times published Marian Burros’s recipe for Plum Torte every September from…
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I believe it was over Labor Day, a few months ago, when my dear old dad looked at me and said, “I think you need to start perfecting your panettone around October of this year. After all, Fellini begins their process early on and theirs is the best!” Well, Dad, as I write this, it’s…
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I’m not quite sure what inspired this cake to be made on a Monday morning at 11am, other than that the air is crisp and cool, the pears are becoming ripe, chocolate and coffee are always a good thing, and cardamom is an all too forgotten spice. Yum. Together, they all become: Espresso Chocolate Cardamom Pear…
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So, my dad really loves fruitcake. Me, not so much. But, I really love my dad. He requested Panettone this year, as well as a dense rum fruit cake. But, he was also dreaming of a friend’s version – with whom I cannot compete. When you grow up a gourmet foodie, have a mom who…
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There are certain things that only come around once a year – Peanut Butter Balls Gingerbread Candy Canes Sugar Cookies Christmas Almond M&Ms and Apricot Bread This simple sweet quick bread is truly amazing in so many ways. Apricot Bread 1 cup sugar 2 Tbs. butter, softened 1 large egg 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4…
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