Stick a fork in me Jerry. I’m done. I don’t talk about my chaotic schedule here on the blog much. Mostly because I keep resolving in my head to work on balancing not work and life, but my hobby and life. Life and life. You know, the difference between quiet time at home on the … Continue reading »
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Lemon Yogurt Cake with Ginger Thyme Syrup
For Easter I was invited to my friend Cecelia’s friend Lois’ house. I’ve spent holidays with Lois and her motley crew before, so I knew exactly what I was walking into. Lois the type of lady (hi, Lois! I know you’re reading this!) that I want to be when I grow up. She knows how … Continue reading »
Zucchini Walnut Whoopie Pies
I have a very small family. It’s just me, my mom and my dad. Extended family hasn’t been a part of my family’s culture since I was about 10, but I have the most vivid memories of the food that was served in my Father’s family’s home. Holidays have a way of searing memories into … Continue reading »
Croquembouche
If you read my post on Alton Brown’s Meat Sauce you’ll know that I’m engaged in a Twitter Battle Royale with @DarthGarry. Not really. It’s a totally friendly competition. But my return challenge of making a Croquembouche might have been a bit of a low blow. I don’t know. But Garry made one. He shares the … Continue reading »
Olive Oil Cake
Saveur lied. In what world does a cake this dense and thick – and with a TABLESPOON of baking powder – only need to bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes? Either someone over there is baking at a crazy altitude or they’re on crack. I’m obsessed with olive oil cake at the moment. See, … Continue reading »
Plums and Plum Cake
Let me guess. You’re going to the market this weekend? You’re going to see a sea of red and white plums. Kind of like this… …and you’re tooootally thinking, “Hm! What should I do with those?” Um. You’re going to make plum cake with them. Get two boxes. Yeah…$14 of plums. What of it? You’re … Continue reading »
Cherry Almond Cake
What exactly is an “original” recipe? As told to me by a totally credible food journalist during a food writing class I took with Florida Girl in DC, if you change just one ingredient…even if you up a quarter of a teaspoon to three-quarters of a teaspoon…it’s your recipe. So what if you take a … Continue reading »
Blueberry Coffee Cake Cups w Crunchy Walnut Topping
I really love breakfast foods. And I adore coffee cake. But the stuff that’s usually sold at Starbucks and coffee shops just doesn’t do it for me. Too sweet…too much like…cake? When I got this Williams-Sonoma dessert cookbook I was bored and rummaging my way through the Virginia outlet stores. If you’re not already aware of the … Continue reading »
Strawberry Whoopie Pies
To the tune of “Peanut Butter Jelly Time”: straw-berry whoopie pies! Straw-berry whoopie pies!! Strawberry whoopie! Strawberry whoopie! Sigh. I’m in love people. I love whoopie pies more than I love any other dessert right now. Insane, I know! They’re so much better than cupcakes. (GASP!!) And I believe that after our Nation’s Capital gets … Continue reading »
Goat Cheese Cheesecake
NOTE TO READERS: You’ll want to use this crust recipe for the cheesecake! Sorry for any confusion! Well…without further ado…the goat cheese cheesecake! Isn’t it beautiful? It’s so light and fluffy…lemony with that goat cheese-y aftertaste. It’s beautiful. It’s beautiful because we candied some lemon peels, used the perfect cheesecake crust…and added a dash of love. … Continue reading »
