Valentine’s Day Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles in Ruby Red Candy Bowls

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. While the European folk traditions connected with Saint Valentine and…

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Lemon Curd Lavender Cake – Recipe Revist

Flattered and full of gratitude, I was asked to bake another cake.Yes, I love requests. It makes me feel needed, wanted, appreciated.After all, isn’t that what everyone really wants deep down inside? I think I’ll have to write a separate post about those so sought after sensitivities…another time. For now, let’s just enjoy another “episode”…

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White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Tart

Happy Friday! Let’s celebrate the end of summer with one of the most delicious delicacies you can ever imagine: White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Tart.Yes, I’ve had feedback.It’s a favorite. It’s an “oh my good god.” It’s magical. The crust for the tart is a simple shortbread, infused with fresh orange zest.The filling, though, is where…

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Pomegranate Raspberry Swirl Mochi Ice Cream

I have a very good friend who absolutely adores mochi ice cream. Once in a while she’ll treat herself to some store-bought ice cream treats, but only on a whim. So, when I saw this recipe for “easy” homemade mochi ice cream balls, my insides filled with flutters. Soft mochi—smooth and pillowy and cotton ball-light—needn’t…

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Meyer Lemon Macadamia Ice Cream

Remember what a hit the homemade Spumoni was a few weeks ago? It was dreamy. Like a cloud. fluffy ~ creamy ~ rich ~ thick ~ downright magnificent. I’m still obsessed with lemons these days. Meyer Lemons, while I can still get my hands on them. They are just too insanely sweet and sour and…

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