The rich, luscious, gooey “caramel” of dulce de leche, married to a salted caramel walnut butter, and then graced with dark chocolate chunks – there’s nothing better than these crumbly, buttery cookies. Dulce de leche, also known as caramelized milk, milk candy, or “milk jam” in English, is a confection popular in Latin America prepared…
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Tart. Torte.Tarte. TOE-MAY-TOE 🍅 TOE-MAH-TOE PO-TAY-TOE 🥔 PO-TAH-TOEBoth. Torte is a rich, multilayered cake filled with buttercreams, whipped creams, jams, mousses, fruits, or sweet icing. On the other hand, a tart is a savory or sweet pie with a bottom crust and shallow sides, and an open top that is not covered with pastry. Thus,…
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Growing up, my all-time favorite ice cream flavor was “JaMocha Almond Fudge.”Things shifted and shimmied – for a time it was Butter Pecan, then Cookies n’ Cream. I loved a good Strawberry Swirl and then went through a phase of Half Baked Fro Yo.’ But, I do believe, my heart will always be with a…
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It’s that simple.Fresh salsa. Beef. Cornbread.Simply. Salubrious. Satisfying.That’s all we need.AND, more Ted Lasso. Does anyone know when we will be gifted Season 3? I need more Ted in my life. More smiles – more laughter – more feel good.Come back to me Ted, Rebecca, Roy, Keeley, Coach Beard, and even Jamie Tartt. I miss…
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Sometimes you want a brownie. Sometimes you want a blondie.You decide.I suppose there may be a preference for ginger too – gingie 🤷🏼♀️In which case, Candied Ginger Cinnamon Shortbread is your jam. But, if you’re a chocolate – brownie – truffle – baked goods – cake – cookie – lover (or, really, just a human…
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I am truly a spoiled princess 👑 Yes, my family members’ eyes are rolling. They know. The people that love me the most and know me well are keen on just how to indulge me most – they gift me items for which I can craft and create FOR others. Just today I was asked…
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It’s a superfood. Yes, it really is. Just “Google” chia pudding and I promise you all the results will incorporate the words: healthy, superfood, delicious, amazing, raw, treat, meal, snack, incredible, nutritious, cleansing, Gwyneth Paltrow, Yoni Jade Eggs 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 , etc. (well, maybe not the last one, but you get the picture). Made with chia…
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I have shared before that before I began baking with Valerie (she truly taught me everything I know if the baking and pastry realm) I was terrified of batter, dough, bread, crust, and the like. COOKING was my thing – no chemistry involved, no measuring – just sense and feel. Well, over the years I’ve…
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Tender, buttery, melt in your mouth, caramelized cookies made with Latin American dulce de leche “milk jam” and honey graham taste like a rich, creamy, milky caramel with honey crunch, all in each bite! All recipients and taste testers swooned at the mere touch of the cookies on the tongue. You really must try these…
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Eggs for breakfast.Eggs for brunch.Eggs for lunch.Eggs for dinner.Eggs for dessert.Eggs for snack.Eggs are acceptable anytime, anywhere, Sam I am. Dulce de Leche is the most popular sweet treat in Latin America. People have it for breakfast, most commonly on toast, but also on pancakes or waffles. It’s also the main ingredient of many cakes,…
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