The secret to a really good cheesecake or pie is in the crust. It is the base – the foundation – of all good things. Just like pizza – you can’t have a good product without first developing the dough and the groundwork for all the goodstuff. And, I suppose, this is just like life….
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Sort of a bribe, but also mostly a gift.All I can say is that I will now have unlimited “Charles Adjustments” in yoga. These are TRULY the best things on earth. Ripped apart with ease and thoughtfully put back together. Heaven.Oh, and the tart: Strawberry Balsamic Basil Feta Tart with a Butter Basil Cookie Crust….
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We all love Rice Krispies Treats – but who says these delicious treats are reserved only for Rice Krispies? I don’t! Special K Cereal is the way to go. Long been one of my favorites, Dad and I used to sneak a bowl or two topped with heavy cream when Mom wasn’t home 🙂 And,…
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Yes, bran cake.You know how wonderfully sweet and dense bran muffins are? Just imagine that with dark chocolate, cherries, and a bit more sweet – it’s truly the cream of the crop when it comes to decadence. It’s over the top amazing…rich…soothing…and addicting! Rich Dark Chocolate Cherry Bran Cake: ultra rich (did I say that…
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I pride myself on creating and crafting interesting and exotic flavor and color combinations in the food I cook. I want complexity and depth, but also balance. And, I want to knock your socks off!Usually the concept works, as I toil over ideas in my little brain each night – or while daydreaming, as well….
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There are simply no words for the joy that baking and creating this pie brought to my heart.The thought process, the creation, the careful collaboration and artistic craft truly made me smile.I felt happy – happier than I’ve felt in a long, long time.Thank you, friends, for allowing me to bake for you: Gingersnap Apricot…
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What do you do when a long time friend JUST all of a sudden realizes you are a food blogger and absolutely adore baking pie?Well, I don’t know about you, but I head straight to the kitchen to whip up something special: Four Fruit White Chocolate Mascarpone Pie with a Basil Scented Crust. Four Fruit…
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I made this today for my birthday. That’s right, I made my own birthday treat. It’s not really for me, it’s to share with my friends and family. That’s the way I roll. Let’s celebrate LIFE. Let’s celebrate everyday! Let’s celebrate with a Chocolate Nutella Raspberry Cheesecake! Chocolate Nutella Raspberry Cheesecake Crust: 9 oz. chocolate…
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If you can believe it, I really wanted to bake a pie, AGAIN. It may be true that those close to me are getting a little tired of pie surprises, but I simply cannot get enough of the meditative value of crafting a homemade and fresh baked pie almost daily. (Remember Waitress? Jenna felt the…
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