I simply love to bake desserts. It’s just one of my things. AND, I so adore the creativity that lies behind the craft: concocting new and different flavor combinations that will both surprise the palate and wow the eyes that behold the magnificence. This particular occasion called for a bit of wowing…chocolate for sure, but…
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It’s not often that friends become family. But when the friends are super special – it DOES happen. And family time often means celebration (very often, in our case). And celebration sometimes means birthdays. And birthdays mean dark chocolate cake – Dark Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cake, to be exact. And, of course, chocolate, chocolate ice…
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July is long gone, as are the celebratory fireworks of red, white, and blue. However, by no means does that indicate an inability to celebrate with color – and a little bit of sweet! This sweet treat, however, is a little different. It’s unique. It adds a little bit of stink…a little bit of funk…blue…
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I’m all about kicking things up a notch when it comes to flavor. I adore adding a bit of “hot” to the cool sweet of fresh fruit. Years ago I made an award winning Kicky Blackberry Compote, satisfying the tastebuds of the Pacific Northwest. This time I did something similar, but with blueberries and jalapeños,…
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