While many of us are concerned about the fact that it may be swimsuit season, I am not. Aesthetics are for the youth, right? As long as we’re happy and healthy – it’s homemade pie season here. A white chocolate ganache topped with a juicy mango and apricot filling (with a touch of nutmeg) in…
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Key lime pie announces the essence of summer and sunshine weather!And, with the special edition of a vanilla white chocolate whip smothering the top, you’re really in for a treat! Summer is here. Enjoy THIS Key Lime White Chocolate Whip Pie. 😋 Key Lime White Chocolate Whip Pie Crust:8 Tbs. cold butter, cubed1 cup all…
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Well, I was inspired to create this delicious Whisky Pear Gouda Galette for a Japanese Whisky Tasting party we were excited and set to attend.But, life, COVID-19, and other things got in the way. The whisky tasting did not yet happen, BUT it’s still planned and WILL happen soon. Maybe I’ll bake this again or…
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It’s been a while since I’ve baked a special quiche – or a quiche of any sort at all.Since I was creating a crust for yesterday’s Truffled Pear Black Pepper Galette, I simply doubled the ingredients and prepared my favorite pie crust – my favorite quiche crust – just, my favorite crust. And creating a…
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The earthy sweetness of roasted beets with the aromas of sage are a perfect combination and accompaniment to the sweet funk of gorgonzola cheese, specifically Gorgonzola Dulce. This is a softer, nuttier, sweeter version of the smelly, spreadable cheese. It all really needed to be combined into a lovely quiche – oh, and it needed…
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I don’t camp anymore.I did. For a long time, in fact, I actually enjoyed it.Don’t get me wrong – I love the outdoors. I adore the fresh air, silence, colors, and peace.But, I also really enjoy feeling clean (a HOT shower after a hike – or, every night before bed), indoor plumbing, and a warm,…
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I still had bran flakes cereal on hand. It’s so sweet and mealy – I just love it. And, raisins lurked in the cupboard. Raisin Bran…something….is a no-brainer. But then I thought about something more. Both blueberries and chocolate came to mind. Thus, I cooked a Wild Blueberry Raisin Bran Chocolate Silk Pie!It’s rich. It’s…
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Once again, I was told NOT to bring much, particularly not dessert. “We have too much food. We have way too much dessert. I’m baking pumpkin pie.” Once again, I opted not to listen and to do my own thing.Of course I did. I’m sure glad I did.I know I made the right choice.And as…
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On a fairly recent trip to Colombia, we stopped overnight in Miami to rest before the BIG trip. We both so desperately wanted to make our way down to South Beach and see the sights, as I’ve never been. BUT, flights were late, we were tired, and just couldn’t muster the energy before our early…
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There are simply no words for the joy that baking and creating this pie brought to my heart.The thought process, the creation, the careful collaboration and artistic craft truly made me smile.I felt happy – happier than I’ve felt in a long, long time.Thank you, friends, for allowing me to bake for you: Gingersnap Apricot…
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