I LOVE raspberries. Fresh berries – any day, any time.I love creamy, sweet goodness, along with a little tang.And pie – pie CRUST, to be exact, yes – thank you. In fact, when I was a little girl, I used to scoop away th insides of pies, quiches, etc., just to nosh on the CRUST!…
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Roses are red all times of the year. And, now that the holidays are REALLY upon us, it’s time to adorn the house with red, red, red … red roses in our house. Sure, poinsettia and amaryllis are much more seasonal and traditional, but I’ll take a red rose anytime! 🌹 They are sensual, sexy,…
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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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The chlorogenic acid (chlorophyll) in sunflower seeds reacts with the baking soda/powder when baked, causing the green color when the cookies cool. This is completely harmless! I’ve known this fact for years.In fact, one of my favorite things to bake for and with little kiddos on St. Patrick’s Day, is GREEN cookies!The sunflower seed butter,…
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A good friend of mine LOVES beets. And, she loves sweets. So, I’m inspired by HER for this Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Rapsberry Cheesecake. It’s no-bake – it’s sweet, it’s savory, and it’s aromatic and magical! It’s simply perfect. Dairy Free Rosemary Beet Raspberry Cheesecake Crust:2 cups graham cracker crumbs8 Tbs. vegan butter, melted2 Tbs….
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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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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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Doesn’t it just look and sound magnificent? Chocolate and peanut butter…married together…in a bundt! Then, the idea of peanut butter and raspberries – raspberry preserves – like your favorite sammy…and it’s all wrapped into one! Dark chocolate cake, with a thin layer of peanut butter frosting inside, topped with another layer of sweet raspberry preserves…
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I simply love to bake desserts. It’s just one of my things. AND, I so adore the creativity that lies behind the craft: concocting new and different flavor combinations that will both surprise the palate and wow the eyes that behold the magnificence. This particular occasion called for a bit of wowing…chocolate for sure, but…
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