Posts Tagged ‘sugar’

Also Goes Great With Tea Coffee Cake

I know that Mother’s Day has come and gone, but I just had to share this perfect everyday, great with tea or Coffee Cake. One of the many things that I’ve learned through my Nana and her baking is that men love coffee cake. It’s a crazy notion, but you can go ahead and quote me on...
May 13th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Cheesecake Pops

This is twice now that I’ve suddenly noticed Daring Baker posts all over the interwebs a little early. I quickly found that we were able to post three days before the end of the month. Regardless, I learned my lesson in reading the fine print and got to the recipe. … And then I found how...
April 30th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Candied Orange Peels

Inspired by the urge to make hot cross buns, marmalade and reading Orangette. CANDIED ORANGE PEELS 5 Oranges, any kind 3 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Water Soak and scrub the oranges in warm soapy water and rinse well. Cup the tops and tails from the oranges, then peel. Cut as much of the pith as you can without...
March 19th, 2008 | Bitter, Sweet | Read More

Valentine Twist

I wracked my brain, I wrote recipes out, took the pictures and as the days came the sugar began to make my sweetteeth ache. I’m glad somebody loves me, since I’m sure I’ve packed on at least another five pounds this week alone with all the cake and truffle attempts. Delectable, yes,...
February 14th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Red Grapefruit Curd Filled Donuts

Heading out with the intention to create a citrusy tart flecked with the essence of rosemary or cardamom, I started out with a super red grapefruit curd for the filling. Anyone who reads here regularly, might have noticed I’m a bit of a red grapefruit junky. I’ll slip it into dishes where...
January 31st, 2008 | Bitter, Sweet | Read More

Cranberry Shortbread

Getting into the last week before Christmas, the excitement builds and the rush heightens. I can’t help but get those butterflies like I had when I was a kid. A staple at our Christmas sweets table, this version of shortbread is certainly a family tradition just as Santa and snowflakes. Soft and...
December 17th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Ghoulish Goodies

Before leaving for vacation, my daughter was very concerned about the notion of being away for Halloween. Never one to pass on a party myself, we decided to throw a little pre-dinner soirée for our little fairly princess and her guests. With thirteen members of the 4 and 5 year old set, I knew I’d...
October 31st, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Apple Lollipops

You know, the apples with sticks, or at least this is how candy apples are commonly known around my house. We can’t get through October without bobbing one of our fresh apples from the orchard in molten sugar. So quick and fun, this autumn carnival snack is a must do, especially if you have kids...
October 28th, 2007 | Photography, Sweet | Read More

Walnut Crumb Banana Muffins

Upon noticing an onslaught of bananas in my frozen hoard and an indecent craving for sweet comfort food, (like I haven’t been eating enough of that lately) I hit my freezer stash and thawed a few bananas. Even though they go against a local market movement, they were light, sweet and deceivingly...
July 24th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More

Vegan Caramel

A super treat perfect with so many things especially vegan brownies, Caramel Walnut Tarts and coffee. VEGAN CARAMEL 1 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/4 Cup Vegan Butter, like Earth Balance 1/2 Cup Soy Milk Pinch of Salt Make sure to have everything ready… mise en place, as they say. Melt the sugar in a...
June 8th, 2007 | Sweet | Read More