A few years ago, I was getting ready to make cupcakes for my son’s first birthday, when I realized I was out of white sugar. (This rarely happens.) It was either use Splenda or brown sugar. I opted for brown sugar. The result was marvelous. Since then I’ve tweaked the recipe a bit more to […]
Valentine’s Treats: Homemade Turtles
When I told my daughter we were going to make homemade turtles, she asked if they were going to have “feet and arms and a little head poking out.” She thought it was pretty great that we were going to make turtles out of chocolate and caramel. As I was getting ready to post this, […]
Valentine’s Treats: How To Make Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
The combination of peanut butter and chocolate, for me, are pure joy. I can’t get enough. My blog archives will testify to that! My other half thinks it’s so common. (Wink, wink.) And then he consumes pb & choc in obscene quantities with me. We are huge fans of Homemade Peanut Butter Cups. Don’t get me […]
Valentine’s Treats: Cherry-Almond Divinity
My grandmother was the master divinity maker. Her divinity was heavenly. She would tint it pink and add chopped nuts, usually walnuts. It was always a treat. And I think of her every time I make a batch. I made my first batch years ago when I first got my KitchenAid mixer. It is still […]
Sweetheart’s Breakfast Ideas
A few ideas I have kicking around in my brain for possible Valentine’s Day breakfasts: (image via Williams-Sonoma)Waffle Napoleons with Raspberry Cream (image via Williams-Sonoma) Brazilian French Toast (image via Williams-Sonoma) Brûléed Orange French Toast Homemade Poptarts Crepes with Fresh Rhubarb and Strawberries (can you even find rhubarb at this time of year?) Croissants ( […]
Valentine’s Treats: Chocolate-Cinnamon Heart Cookies
I love cinnamon and chocolate together. These cookies are the perfect afternoon snack. (Or after dinner, or first thing in the morning, or middle of the night…) Chocolate-Cinnamon Heart Cookies Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. […]
Valentine’s Treats: Lavender Hearts
I have a penchant for anything lavender. For a few weeks now, I’ve been experimenting with different recipes to see if I could make good Lavender Cookies. I saw a recipe a long time ago in one of my cookbooks. Somehow I either misplaced or donated that book and do not have the recipe. I […]
Valentine’s Treats: Red Velvet Bonbons
I love Valentine’s Day. And I love making treats for Valentine’s Day. When I think of Valentine’s, my mind immediately turns to Chocolate Truffles. I adore truffles. For a few years, I’ve been trying to get up the courage to start working with chocolate. This year I decided to take the plunge and make my […]
Valentine’s Treats: Cream Filled Strawberries
A long time ago, my neighbor brought my family the most delicious treat – cream filled strawberries. Not only were they pretty, they tasted fantastic. I’ve looked all over trying to find a recipe that tasted just like my neighbor’s. The filling was made with sweetened cream cheese and stayed nicely piped inside the strawberry […]
Banana Cake with Praline Filling and White Chocolate Ganache
This luscious Banana Cake with Praline Filling and White Chocolate Ganache is one of the best cakes I’ve ever tasted. Ever. The cake is rich and buttery and you just cannot go wrong with pecan praline filling, am I right? Oh, and then there’s the white chocolate ganache…sigh. This is one spectacular cake! I did […]
