I recently received an email from a sad baker. She was attempting to make buttercream in the midst of a rather hot day. Her kitchen was nearing 80* leaving the butter a melty mess. Oh how I’ve been there.
In my wedding cake making days I would constantly worry about dripping buttercream on hot days. I’d [...]
Category Archives: Dessert
Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
July 13, 2010 – 1:45 pm
Zucchini Whoopie Pies
July 9, 2010 – 1:37 pm
The bags are mostly packed, the food is prepped and I have enough sewing projects and reading material to keep me busy for the next month – all of this can only mean one thing… it’s VACATION time! There will be toes dipped into the ocean, sand found in every nook and cranny and plenty [...]
Rhubarb Ice Cream with Oatmeal Shortbread
April 13, 2010 – 2:31 pm
It was Monday afternoon and I was pacing my living room. My dear friend and cooking class partner, Julie, arrived to watch our boys while my husband and I headed off to the 20 week ultrasound. Those of you who have been down this road before know that this is probably [...]
On poached pears and a trifle
December 9, 2009 – 9:27 pm
The other day a smell permeated the house that was as comforting as slippers – the ones that are covered with wool then open up to a textured faux fur that tries to replicate the impossibly soft covering of a baby lamb. It was as fragrant as Lillies and so completely intoxicating I had a [...]
Simple Chocolate Cake
December 7, 2009 – 9:46 pm
It has been awhile since I designed and created a wedding cake. When my sweet little punks were less mobile I spent many weekends building massive edible sculptures that were destined to be destroyed and enjoyed.
Some were covered in chocolate with torched meringue flames. Others were teal and intricately decorated with chocolate damask. Many were [...]
Gingerbread Tart with Cranberry Curd
November 30, 2009 – 11:33 pm
While I technically did not finish off the month by posting everyday I still consider my crazy attempt a success.
In this current season of life my time is very limited and more structured then I ever would have wanted it to be. I have two little sweet boys who want my attention and continually need [...]
Pumpkin Pie
November 2, 2009 – 10:17 pm
I love that I’ve posted two entries that have both deviated from my NaBloWriMo plan – and it’s only the second day. Typical. But I assure you over the next few days you will get your fair share of apples.
This past Saturday I found myself alone in the house. After the initial shock of the [...]
Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
October 13, 2009 – 2:45 pm
You know what I love?!
Vanilla.
I mean of course there are other things like my husband and my boys and chocolate, but vanilla is really something to admire.
I love the way the thousands of little black seeds disperse in a pot of simmering cream while I’m preparing a custard. I love the vivid scenes from childhood [...]
Dulce de Leche
September 12, 2009 – 7:49 pm
While testing a fabulous apple tart recipe – which you should be seeing in the near future – I came across a technique that we used often at the restaurant but I have since forgotten.
Dulce de Leche.
One bite of the impossibly creamy and almost pudding like caramel had me regretting all those missed opportunities of [...]
Nothing Goes to Waste
August 21, 2009 – 9:14 am
So now that everyone has their lard rendered let’s make some shortbread.
Wait. What?! You haven’t rendered your lard yet?
I understand. Some people are less than thrilled to be fondling pig fat. If you haven’t gotten around to producing your own batch of the white gold then do yourself a favor – make some bacon.
Enjoy said [...]
