I joined another baking group call the Cake Slice Bakers. Each month we bake a cake chosen from the book Sky High: Irresistible Triple Layer Cakes by Alisa Huntsman & Peter Wynne. The cake that was chosen for November is a sweet potato cake made with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, filled with orange cream cheese […]
TWD: Arborio Rice Pudding with Roasted Pears and Bourbon Caramel and Candied Pecans
(Isabelle of Les gourmandises d’Isa chose Dorie’s Arborio Rice Pudding. Please visit her blog for the recipe.) Better late than never, right? I did actually make this on Tuesday, but only got around to posting it today. Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of rice pudding. Never have been. I […]
Caramel Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel
Caramel Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel is a revelation. I didn’t think I liked pumpkin pie until I had this pie. It has a deep, dark caramel flavor, which by itself would be enough. By itself, you find yourself asking where this pie has been all of your life. But then you have a slice […]
Today’s Project
It’s that time of the month! Time for Cooking Club. This month Hannah chose “Cranberries” as the theme. I’m fudging a little and using Lignonberries to make Phyllo Cups with Brie, Preserves and Pecans. I’ve been making my own phyllo cups because it’s time to economize! We’ll also be having these little dainties on our […]
TWD: Kugelhopf
(For the recipe, please visit Yolanda’s The All-Purpose Girl) I was prepared to write about how much I disliked Kugelhopf and all yeasted cakes, for that matter, but then I changed my mind. I loved the Kugelhopf fresh out of the oven. I couldn’t wait until it cooled to room temperature. I dug in as […]
