Guinness Float
March 15th, 2012
I am having a “thing” with Guinness right now.
Recipes: Vanilla
Blueberry Donuts with Vanilla Bean Glaze
March 7th, 2012
Lately it’s all about these freaking donuts. I’m sorry. I am almost over my donut binge. Just a few more recipes, and this one is SERIOUSLY worth it!
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Pumpkin-Vanilla Cream Pie
November 16th, 2011
I will go on record right now and say that this is the best pumpkin pie I have ever had. I have back up too.
Marshmallow Peep Cupcakes
April 20th, 2011
Pia and Coco are completely enamored with the marshmallowy, sugar covered Easter peeps.
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
April 18th, 2011
I think this carrot cake is kind of like carrot cake for people who don’t like carrot cake. Or at least not the kind filled with little bits of fruity, pulpy, nutty stuff. It is moist and lightly spiced and filled with sweet carrots. Very delicious.
Bougatsa
April 16th, 2011
This is my husband’s favorite dessert. It is a lesser known cousin of the well known favorite baklava. My husband loves it for the rich and creamy custard that is not too sweet. It is enclosed in a blanket of crispy and buttery filo and two layers of sweet and crunchy walnuts and cinnamon.
Chocolate Covered Vanilla Marshmallows
February 12th, 2011
I have been meaning to make marshmallows with my daughter Pia for ages. She loooves marshmallows, and I thought what better time to make them than for Valentines Day?
Raspberry Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Butter Cream Frosting
February 8th, 2011
Raspberry Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Butter Cream Frosting These were actually the first try as my daughter and I set out to make Pinkalicious cupcakes. I thought that the raspberry puree would create the most pretty pink cupcakes! I forgot that nature’s natural pink bakes brown. (See the whole beet debacle: Chocolate Beet Cake )….
Pinkalicious Cupcakes
January 22nd, 2011
My three year old daughter has a favorite book, and it is called “Pinkalicious.” I suspect that if you have a young daughter or granddaughter that you know exactly what I am talking about right now.
Doughnuts with Brown Butter Vanilla Glaze
July 10th, 2010
Doughnuts with Brown Butter Vanilla Glaze There isn’t too much to say about these, except that they are unbelievable!!!! The dough is very forgiving- I accidentally left the dough for 4 hours, and I thought I would have to toss when I got back, but I didn’t- the dough was great! I also waited about…