Category: dessert

A Nutty November

Look out, boy – I am currently infatuated with another.  Though I hate to admit it, I accidentally fell in love… While I long believed that I hated the nut,…

Flourless Delights: Macaroons

I’ve always had a thing for macaroons. Perhaps it’s because they always come out at this time of year, so they remind me of warming weather and budding trees. Perhaps…

Sweet Tart

I am not one to make New Year’s resolutions, but this year, I quietly promised myself that I would learn as many new skills as I can. This vow came…

Spring Sweets

Springtime: It’s almost here. The weather is warming, the trees are budding and the sweet aroma of cow-dung fills the air. Ah yes, there is something about cow dung (or…

Almond Coconut Cake

Could it be? The words cake and healthy in the same sentence? While I’m usually quite indulgent when it comes to desserts (nothing beats the consistency created by creaming fresh…

Move Over, Martha!

I’ve had the most splendid week in the kitchen and I must tell you ALL about it! I began my cooking extravaganza by making my very first buttercream icing. Fun…

Cooking Countdown: Ebony & Ivory Brownies

Chocolate. Fudge. Brownies.Need I say more? I could write a longer post, but you’d just skip it to get to the recipe anyhow, so I’ll get right on down to…

Cooking Countdown : Sweet & Salty Bark

Recently, I hosted a highly successful cookie party, where I willingly consumed enough sugar to put someone into a diabetic coma. This inspired me – no, not to diet or…

Sweet Nothings

One of my favorite desserts is a simple pleasure: plain vanilla cupcakes. In search of the perfect little cupcake – moist, slightly dense but still fluffy, slightly sweet, rich vanilla…

Raisin the Bar

Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be 80 years old (or constipated) to enjoy raisins. Raisins get a bad rep most likely because they’re dry and they…