Petit Fours
“THERE IS AN ENDURING TENDERNESS IN THE LOVE OF A MOTHER TO A SON THAT TRANSCENDS ALL OTHER AFFECTIONS OF THE HEART.” Washington Irving. Happy Mother’s Day!!! I’m sitting here with my lower lip out...
View ArticleChocolate Hazelnut Tartlets
“THE SWEET TOOTH IS A GLOBAL PHENOMENON, AND THERE ARE DELIGHTFUL NUGGETS TO BE FOUND EVERYWHERE.” Mark Bittman Delightful nuggets, indeed! I don’t know about you, but I always love having a ‘whole...
View ArticleRaspberry White Chocolate Mousse
“A BLUSH IS MODESTY’S FIRST IMPULSE AND SOPHISTICATION’S AFTER THOUGHT.” Anonymous There are many variations on chocolate mousse. But I think none are more elegant than those made with white...
View ArticleTriple Chocolate Terrine
“UNLESS YOUR NAME ENDS IN BASKIN OR ROBBINS, I REALLY CAN’T FIT YOU INTO MY SCHEDULE RIGHT NOW.” Uniek Swain. If you are in the mood for a cool, creamy treat; you will not have to run to...
View ArticleRaspberry Madeleines with Meyer Lemon Curd
“FIND SOMETHING YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT AND KEEP TREMENDOUSLY INTERESTED IN IT.” Julia Child. These cookies were shared in 2011 at a very special Valentine’s Day Celebration Event. Anna, from Crunchy...
View ArticleVintage Cakes: The Pink Cake
“THE VERY PINK OF PERFECTION.” Oliver Goldsmith. May I just start off by telling you how much I LOVE pink desserts?! So when Paloma of The Coffee Shop, and leader of The Cake Slice bakers told us...
View ArticleIced Berries in Warm White Chocolate Cream
“SIMPLICITY IS THE ULTIMATE SOPHISTICATION.” Leonardo DaVinci. Sometimes the simple pleasures are the best. And there are some things in their natural form that just can’t be improved upon. Like...
View ArticleSummer Berry Terrine with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
“IT’S AS IF WE SPEND OUR ENTIRE LIVES AVOIDING JELLO BUT IT IS ALWAYS THERE AT THE END, WAITING.” John Grisham. It’s BERRY WEEK which means the Theme Weavers are at it again, celebrating all week long...
View Article