I have long been a fan of Boursin cheese.I remember noshing on the treat even as a little kid! (Yes, gourmet everything runs through my veins 👑).When I recently discovered the Balsamic Fig edition of the creamy, Gournay cheese spread, my mind immediately began to calculate all the possible ways to consume this royal delight…
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“Quiche is the best!”No kidding! They truly are “Pretty Much THE BEST THING EVER!”I think I’ve told you before – quiche was one of the very first things I learned to bake with my mom and I FONDLY remember that. I’ll cherish those moments with Mom in the kitchen. Thank you, Mom. And, thank you,…
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While the flavors of cranberry and orange SEEM to be more of a fall and Thanksgiving time of year treat, I tend to disagree.Dried cranberries puréed into a perfect pie crust, filled with a layer of orange marmalade, and then a layer of vanilla white chocolate cream cheese with blood orange juice, and a few…
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Quiche is delicious. It’s a crowd pleaser. It’s comforting. It can be served warm or cold. It’s the best.It’s one of my favorite things to bake.This version is particularly easy. No mess, no fuss – just simply pop it in the oven, and it’s done.Italian Chicken Sausage. Sour Cream. Tomato Bruschetta. Eggs. Cheese.That’s it!!! Italian…
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Never arrive as a guest empty handed.That has been and will always be my motto.Thanks, Mom and Dad.I was instilled with great values growing up 😃 and I insist on persisting in such a manner. Additionally, after not having seen a dear friend for at least a month or two, the butterflies in my belly…
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I needed a “thank you” gift. – More than just a card, a “thank you pie,” to be precise.The Wine Gallery does SO very much for me, I simply had to reciprocate.And, my method of love, adoration, and appreciation, always comes in the form of food. Some like chocolate, some prefer cinnamon raisin. Everyone adores…
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I grew up eating “Whale Snot” as a special treat.It’s not anything like what it sounds.It’s slimy – yes. But, so delicious.It’s basically green chile enchiladas with a VERY specific green chile sauce: Stokes Green Chile Sauce with Pork. Of course you can go a different direction with your green chile selection, but this is…
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My little Lotus Flower Gem was born on 9/20/19.Although I don’t know her well, I somehow feel an extreme connection. She’s not so much a part me, but an extension of love that I carry for her dear mother.Thank you, you two, for being in my life. (Jillian and sweet little Lotus).I wanted to treat…
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As it happens, over the course of two days in January, I baked five different pies: two on a Friday and three early on a Saturday morning. I was going pie crazy – I couldn’t get enough, of baking, that is.All five pies found homes (or were baked intentionally for the recipients) and all were…
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Another day down, and another day without an excuse to bake pie.But why do we need an excuse? We don’t. We really don’t. Baking is therapeutic, peaceful, meditative, relaxing, fun,…insert your pleasure here. Heal with cake and smile with pie. Today it’s a Chocolate Lemon Cream Pie.A lemon zested crust, lemon curd and cream, and…
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