Over the years I’ve drastically cut back on my sugar consumption. I used to make regular desserts…but now it’s an every-so-often thing. And when I do decide to have a treat, I want it to be quick to make & small in portion size. Enter Lemon Possets with Berries! The original 15th century posset was
Oh, Valentine’s Day. A day dedicated to love & affection. A Hallmark holiday that originated with the ancient festival of Lupercalia – a raucous, drunken fertility rite in which Roman men & women paired off. Maybe you’re planning to celebrate like the Romans of old! Or…maybe…instead of a crazy wine-filled bacchanal, you’re celebrating your sweetie
I love a good dessert (as evidenced by the many cake, pie, cookie & bar recipes I’ve posted). But, in the last few years, I have really focused on cutting back my sugar & refined carb consumption. So, while I still enjoy the occasional scrumptious piece of homemade pie, I am experimenting with alternatives. A
‘Tis the season…for all things pumpkin!! As you may know…if you’ve been following my newsletter for at least a year…I LOVE me some pumpkin! Over the weekend I decided to get in the Fall spirit & make a pumpkin pie. I wanted it to be a bit different, a bit special, a bit unique. But
Each summer I try to make at least 1 batch of real downhome homemade, churn-it-yourself ice cream. This year, for something different, I tried a vegan strawberry ice cream recipe. Yea…I know…how good can “vegan ice cream” be?? Well, after making this recipe, I’d say pretty darn yummy! Of course, to make this, you’ll need
What a good-looking pie, if I don’t say so myself!!! I do apologize for forgetting to snap a pic of my slice of warm strawberry-rhubarb pie with melting vanilla bean ice cream….but I was so excited to eat it!! And I do love me a good piece of pie! Of the several rhubarb pie recipes
OK, bakers out there! I have a challenge for you! I made this Classic French Opera Cake for my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary dinner…and wow…was it delicious…and gorgeous!! The dinner was French-themed, so I went looking for quintessential French dessert. And here it is – Opera Cake! Why is it called “opera cake”? The story
As summer kicks into full swing with higher temps, I look for food options that don’t require turning on the oven. Here’s a yummy treat idea that will keep your kitchen cool & your belly happy! Besides, what could be better than the perfect combo between peanut butter cups & Rice Krispies Treats?! An added