Baked Pears
I have to admit something, this recipe for baked pears has become a regular guest at our dinner table. What started out as a special dessert for some special friends during a dinner party, has become...
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I cannot believe it is already November, and that I am thinking of the holidays. I feel like we just wrapped up a joyous season not too long ago. With the thought of the holidays upon us, I am in...
View ArticleMini Pumpkin Tarts
We are in LOVE with this recipe and have over-indulged about 6 times in the past three weeks. These adorable little tarts are nutty, creamy and full of pumpkin happiness. Guess what? No wheat, dairy...
View ArticleRoasted Pear Crumble
Let me just start off by saying that this recipe is not an ordinary pear crumble, it has been taken to the next level by roasting the pears and by flavoring it with more of that amazing Tonewood Maple,...
View ArticlePomegranate Panna Cotta
This recipe for Pomegranate Panna Cotta is the last in the series that I developed for Whole Foods using Clover Stornetta Non-GMO products. I have to say it has been creamy good fun working with both...
View ArticleSalted Grapefruit Brûlée
I had hoped to have a cocktail recipe to share today; but, time took over my schedule. We are in the middle of hiring 20+ people for an upcoming event, and it has been challenging. OY! That is...
View ArticleButterscotch Pudding Tarts
There are only a few things in life that I am scared of; sharks, bears, my car dying on the Golden Gate bridge and cancer. Not necessarily in that order, I might add. When I see the words written...
View ArticleVegan Hazelnut Strawberry Tarts
We have been trying to cut back, not saying cut out, on wheat, sugar and dairy products. No particular reason, except that we just feel better when we don’t have as much. The hardest part of cutting...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon Cream Tart
We hosted Easter dinner at our home for a few of our close friends. It was our first holiday meal in our home since moving in almost 3 years ago. Now we have hosted many dinner parties from small...
View ArticlePatriotic Vanilla Confetti Cupcakes
We worked on a fun video project last month with Reynolds and Epicurious Community Table. They reached out to us to create a fun treat using Reynolds Foil Baking Cups for the 4th of July holiday. We...
View ArticleHorchata-Abuelita Swirl Ice Cream Tacos
Leave it to our friend, Jenni, to come up with a drool worthy dessert taco. She has definitely taken Taco Tuesday to another level. We met Jenni of Pastry Chef Online, at our first MIXED CON event,...
View ArticlePeach Blackberry Galette
Galettes are one of my favorite recipes to make; both sweet and savory. I am not much of a pie maker but give me a chance to make a sweet French dessert such as this recipe for Peach Blackberry...
View ArticleDeconstructed Cannoli
We are huge coffee fans, and like to stay in the know as to the latest coffee trends. Last month we were invited to a coffee tasting at the Nespresso Boutique in San Francisco to learn about their...
View ArticleSweet Harissa Peach Crostata
Pie! Galette! Crostata! OH MY! It has been awhile since I baked something warm and sweet, so I got into the kitchen to do just that the past month. What do pies, galettes, and crostata have in...
View ArticleThe Best Chocolate Cake
I turned fifty two weeks ago. Yes, I said 50, and yes, it is weird to even say. I did not want to make a big deal of it. I wanted to slide into the next half century quietly, and that is what we...
View ArticleIndividual No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
I have been making this super easy dessert every week for the past two months. That is the honest truth. It is utter perfection, sings Spring when touching your lips, not to mention it is so creamy...
View ArticleStrawberry Verbena Ice Cream
Happy Summer! I am so ready for hot summer days and nights. How about you? We got back from Peru last week and while it was fantastic, it was winter and chilly. I am long for sitting on the patio,...
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