Why go through the trouble of making your own fried doughnuts? Because you need to. It’s really not that much trouble and the results will make you never want to buy them from the store again. Seriously, if you’ve never had a warm, freshly fried doughnut you’re missing out. Nothing beats a warm, soft, fluffy […]
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Watermelon brings me back to my childhood days in Washington state. I have vivid memories of digging a “safe hole” in a cold mountain stream, placing the family watermelon in the protected area to chill, and then playing and splashing in the river until it was cold. When I eat this jam, I remember the […]
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When I think of zucchini, it grows while you watch it. So plentiful, it’s manna of the garden. But just where did this vegetable come from? Zucchini was first developed in Italy in the 19th century near Milan. Zucchini is the plural form of zucchino, meaning a small gourd. It was brought to America in […]
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Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy berries in season. Each berry comes and goes and then another takes it place. I call this sunshine in a jar. Compotes have larger chunks of fruit, lower sugar, and a small amount of water. The fruits boil and then reduce with a touch of cornstarch. Compotes aren’t […]
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These cream cheese pumpkin squares are perfectly chewy and slightly dense with an almost cheesecake-like cream cheese topping. They’re not to sweet and perfectly spiced. It’s an amazing cross between a quick bread and a cake… a perfect treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving. There’s no need for frosting. Just cut and serve! I really hope […]
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It was bound to happen sooner or later. If you’ve been reading this blog for any amount of time, you know that my favorite type of dessert is custards. And of all the custards out there, creme brulee is at the top for me. So today I present to you Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee. It […]
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I have a tradition of using Torani Irish Cream syrup every March for St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve made lots of desserts with this syrup. Have a look at these Irish Cream Brownies, Irish Cream Pie, Irish Creme Brulee, and Leprechaun Surprise Cupcakes. This year I’m making an Irish Cream Cheesecake. I’m ranking this flavor as […]
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