Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Can the weather have multiple personality disorder? We had frost last week, shorts weather over the weekend and next week will plunge back to highs of 50-something. I am going…
Read moreStrawberry Blueberry Galette
I am particular about my fruit pies. The fruit must be tender, the flavor, sweet-tart. But especially important is the ratio of fruit to crust. I expect the two to…
Read moreIrish Coffee Creme Brulee
You can tell an obsessed blogger by the repetitive posts. Yes, today I’m making an Irish Coffee Crème Brulee for St Patrick’s Day–right after my basic vanilla creme brulee. Would…
Read moreLavender Pear Mascarpone Tart
Winter has its beauty—snow draped boughs, crisp landscapes. But over time even the loveliest winter can challenge a positive attitude. As winter drags on, doesn’t life call for a touch…
Read morePavlova Wreath Meringue Dessert
I am seriously obsessed with meringue. There is something special about a dessert that is sweet and crisp and light as air. Who would have thought that beating egg whites…
Read moreMaple Glazed Whole Wheat Pumpkin Donuts
Is there any such thing as too many pumpkin recipes? Given pumpkin’s great flavor—and super nutritional value, I’d say no! It even comes dressed for fall! My latest recipe is…
Read moreSugar-Kissed Vanilla Berry Cake
Autumn is coming… Nooooooo! But berries, harbingers of summer, are still abundant in woodlands, farms and supermarkets. After waiting so long for real summer (it feels like YEARS!), I can’t…
Read moreBlueberry Cheesecake for 4-6
How can you beat a 6 inch blueberry cheesecake that is light and fresh and perfect for a small gathering? This lovely dessert started out as a cheesecake for ten…
Read moreStar Studded Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Spring is the season for rhubarb. The plants send out their rosy shoots in backyards everywhere, then strawberries, their BFF, begin to flood the market (at sale prices even). The…
Read moreAlmost Your Mother’s Cool Whip: Natural Stabilized Whipped Cream
I don’t even remember life before cool whip. I do know it topped probably half of the desserts I ate growing up. I also remember how I much I liked…
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