There’s never not an appropriate time for chocolate, right? Let’s all face the facts! Chocolate soufflé is one of the most raved about, luxurious French desserts on the planet. But here’s the thing that most beginner bakers don’t realize: it sounds a lot more intimidating than it actually is. Well, sort of. While the few ingredients are as…
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Okay, so it’s 4-20 and I’m not posting a recipe for secret brownies this year, but these Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars will fit the bill. You’ll have to trust me on this one. After multiple attempts to create the perfect bourbon cookie, my cookie connoisseurs informed me there just wasn’t enough bourbon flavor. I…
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I recently designed a menu for a dear friend’s gourmet group. I carefully thought out a theme for the evening, poured over the intricacies of the ingredients, and paired each course with a lovely wine. I cooked for the group ~ AND I wined and dined them. The evening was absolutely amazing and quite a…
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She gifts me with unconditional love each and every day. She’s my bestie through and though. She’d do anything for me and I for her. And last week, she gifted me with homemade CHOCOLATE ravioli. Can you believe it? Filled to the brim with delicacies such as: ~ Lavender White Chocolate ~ White Chocolate Lavender…
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Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform crusty cakes. “And this sweet and savory galette is a bit of a show-off. It looks rustic and elegant all at the same time, without even trying.” Now that the holiday baking season really has begun, it’s the…
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