dessert

salted maple-caramel sauce

January 3, 2011

Pin it Let’s start the New Year on a sweet note, shall we? When I saw this recipe, I tore it out immediately not as a topping for the Maple-Gingerbread Layer Cake recipe that it accompanied, but for a topping for ice cream. More specifically, as an ice cream topping for my Dad. But then [...]

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cannoli cream with fresh berries

October 15, 2010

Pin it I want to start by saying Thank You for all of the congratulations on my engagement. I’m so excited and seeing all of your comments definitely made my day!  Since you were all so sweet – I’ve got a sweet recipe for you! This dessert was part of my Luxury Dinner Party and [...]

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project food blog #3: luxury dinner party

October 3, 2010

Pin it All good meals start with prosecco. Don’t believe me? Try it. Luxury Dinner Parties conjure up an array of memories – I think of my Aunt Frances whose parties always included champagne and caviar. I think of Dinner Club, my parents group of 4 couples who have dinner together once a month and [...]

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guest post: french macarons

August 19, 2010

Pin itEmily and I have been wonderful friends for almost a decade!  Since we lived together for several years, she knows my love for baking.  Even though we don’t live together anymore, I still enjoy bringing her and “the taster” samples of my latest creation.  When I told her I had succeeded in my quest [...]

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simple strawberry pie

July 30, 2010

Pin it Almost all summer long, the taster has been requesting a strawberry pie. So I did what any good girlfriend would do and made a strawberry pie. Of sorts. It wasn’t your typical strawberry pie. It required only a few ingredients, no baking and incorporates my favorite part of pie. Homemade whipped cream! I’ve [...]

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macy’s culinary council: andrea robinson

July 20, 2010

Pin itYou may recall that I told you a few weeks ago that I’m trying to learn more about wine, especially how to pair wine with food. Many of you gave me some great resources – Thank You! I also recently received an invitation to attend a Macy’s Culinary Council event featuring Andrea Robinson, renowned Master Sommelier, author [...]

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