I love the big huge Black and Whites that they have all over at the coffee shops in New York City. They are lighter than they look, with a lemon and vanilla flavor, and the lovely soft vanilla and chocolate glaze over the top. These cookies have been taken out of context, and now they…
Amongst my friends, this cake is an absolute favorite. My husband and my friend Maria are the biggest fans, and request it for their Birthdays every year. It is a really rich dessert, with a moist dark chocolate cake, buttery vanilla caramel, chocolate butter cream frosting and dark chocolate ganache. An amazing cake for a…
Meringues are one of my favorite sweets. In Paris the bakery windows will have huge piles of enormous, cloud looking meringues in all different colors and flavors. They are so light and crispy, with some slight chewiness in the center and lots of sweet flavor. This variety includes a tiny bit of coconut extract and…
Peacock cocktail napkins, Primp and Preen, $8 each, Anthropologie.com
Delicate glass vase, similar to what shown, Atelier Bud Vase, dimpled, $18 each, Anthropologie.com
Black cake plates in assorted sizes, Rococo Noir Collection, 12” petal style pedestal, $45 each, 9” petal style pedestal, $35 each, Rosanna, Rosannainc.com
Black, gold and white Japanese dahlia cake plate, Anthropologie.com
Gold and white Damask dessert plates, $12 each, Anthropologie.com
Black and White small polka-dot dessert plates, “Larabee Road” Polka-dot Tidbit Plates in black, $80 for a set of 4, Kate Spade, Macys.com
Black and White striped teacup and saucer, Color blocked cup and saucer, $18 for the set, Anthropologie.com