I hope I don’t bore you. I know I just posted about a plum tart, but I finally managed to get my hands on some delicious peaches. I did not want to let the time go by without telling you about it. When I smelled the peaches you could just tell what ever I made it was going to be … [Read more...] about Peaches and Cream Tart
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Lace Cookies
I know I said chocolate was not my favorite, but when you find a good recipe, well you take them as you find them. These little lace cookies are a great find. Chocolate or plain. … [Read more...] about Lace Cookies
Easy Focaccia with Sesame Seeds
I got through jury duty without having to serve. I am happy, but totally out of kilter. The good news is you go on-line and check to see if your number is called to see if you are needed. So you no longer have to physically go to court and sit around. The bad news is you have to … [Read more...] about Easy Focaccia with Sesame Seeds
Easy Yeast Rolls
If you are afraid of yeast this is an ideal recipe for beginners. I suggest you work by hand. You could use a mixer, but what you learn by working dough by hand is how the dough feels when it is right. Easy Yeast Rolls are great for beginners, but if you are very experienced I … [Read more...] about Easy Yeast Rolls
Mini Almond Cake
Last week I posted about presentation or plating. I made both Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis. I really hope you will give it a try. I spent time trying to make my food appealing. This week it is about what to put on that pretty plate. I suggest you make Mini Almond … [Read more...] about Mini Almond Cake
Fairy Ice Cream Sandwiches
I picked this hors d'oeuvres book up at a yard sale several years ago. I feel a little guilty about it because I got it at a steal. When I pulled up and got out to look, the lady of the house told her husband to watch things she was going inside for a minute. I saw the books … [Read more...] about Fairy Ice Cream Sandwiches
Mini Blueberry Tarts
I have been trying to cook and bake seasonally, but I am kind of on overload with apple and pumpkin, and Thanksgiving is still weeks away, so I thought I would try a little something different. … [Read more...] about Mini Blueberry Tarts
Apple Cream Tart
I have been waiting for apple season to make this new to me Apple Cream Tart by Laura Calder. I don’t know if you are aware of her, but she is the French equivalent of the Barefoot Contessa. … [Read more...] about Apple Cream Tart
Texas Cake
Remember chocolate Texas Cake. I don’t know where it originated. I just know it has been around for years. I remember seeing it in a community cookbook. You know the ones with a spiral binding sold by the little league or the church club or PTA. I just remember when I was … [Read more...] about Texas Cake
