This is a re-post with a few, slight modifications…and new pictures! I made it for my Brasilian mother-in-law’s birthday party on Sunday afternoon. All our Brasilian relatives were there and gave it a big thumbs up. So, I’m taking it on good authority that if you make it, people will like you. It may not […]
Brown Sugar Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
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 […]
