Such a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tangy citrus flavors with a hint of sweetness. I wanted to – I NEEDED to bake a cheesecake again.This exquisite dessert combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the bright and refreshing taste of Meyer lemons, resulting in a treat that is both indulgent and satisfying. The crust,…
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There’s nothing like veggies FRESH from the garden. Whether they be carrots covered in dirt (oh, thank you, Bonnie) tasting candy-sweet, flavor-bomb cherry tomatoes, super spicy radishes, crisp mesclun lettuce, OR fragrant and fabulous baby shallots, I’ll take it all. FRESH from the ground is superb – amazing – astounding. I recently harvested some “baby”…
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Remember how I’ve mentioned that when Meyer Lemons are available at the market, you must drop everything you’re doing and RUN (not walk) to the nearest vender and scoop up as many as you can. These precious orbs are so rare, so amazingly delicious, and so diverse for kitchen creativity!!!! All that said, you need…
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You know the amazing, gorgeous, decadent, sweet-tart, fresh deliciousness of Meyer lemons, right?“When you see them at the store, grab as many as you can and run to the register!”Meyer Lemons are rare gems in my neck of the woods. So, we celebrate when we have them. Today we are celebrating with an amazing VEGAN,…
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With only very basic ingredients (sugar, eggs, lemon, buttermilk, and flour) for the cake, and minimalist layers of creamy Meyer lemon frosting and whip, this three layer lemon cake is made completely from scratch with real lemons. It’s deliciously moist and light and is remarkable paired with rich Meyer Lemon Curd and raspberry preserves with…
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“OMG this is SO good – like sell in a restaurant good! Amazing!!!! It’s “RQ,” or “restaurant quality!”Were you baking this earlier this morning? I thought I smelled something…uh..delicious wafting thought the halls. OMG!” And, I was worried.I’d never created a crust with açai superfood powder before and was a little disappointed the intended vibrant…
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This is another one that has been on my mind for quite some time.I needed an excuse to bake it, though. Actually, did I really need an excuse? Probably not.It’s always a great day for baking! The excuse I used was that a friend was coming over and I typically hand her a bundle of…
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In my mind and deep in my soul, I can smell, taste, and see the flavor amalgamation of sweet tart Meyer lemons, vanilla bean, fresh blackberries, and tangy, creamy mascarpone cheese.There’s something VERY special about Meyer lemons and mascarpone. And, when mixed together, sweetly swirled into a blackberry layer cake with the creamy, richness of…
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Well, I received numerous texts and comments with drooling and yummy emojis after posting the SweetHeart SweetTart Lemon Curd Layer Cheesecake a few weeks ago.And, a dear friend was telling me about her favorite cheesecake involving lemon and a Nilla wafer crust.Wham. Bam. Done!Ace in the hole.Honestly, just the smell of Nilla wafers makes me…
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I have professed that when you see Meyer lemons available at the market, you must snatch them up (well, buy them, of course), and run home to create all the goodness with them right away.It’s so true.They are magical little orbs of wonderfulness. Citrus × meyeri, the Meyer lemon: small, sweet hybrid, thought to be a cross between…
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