I just made the best little cookie. This recipe is sort of like a ladyfinger. Actually I think they are ladyfingers only in a cookie shape. They call for jam and whipped cream. Whipped cream and good jam, two of my favorite things. Ladyfingers and macrons have been on my bucket … [Read more...] about Powder Puff Cookies
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Berry Fool
For April Fools Day I thought I would make a Berry Fool. Personally, I don’t like April Fool’s Day. I have had some mean jokes played on me. Not to say I don’t have a sense of humor, I do. But, humor can be funny or not by the timing. The worst joke I ever had played on me … [Read more...] about Berry Fool
Huguenot Torte or Ozark Pudding
Huguenot Torte or Ozark Pudding - Which is it? When I first moved to California I took a lot of flack for the way I spoke. There was much discussion about names and terminology, the difference between an actuary or a CPA, an attorney or a lawyer, a CV or résumé. When an … [Read more...] about Huguenot Torte or Ozark Pudding
Pluot and Pound Cake
When it to too hot to make anything, go to the freezer and pull out that cake. You know the one I told you about, Lemon Yogurt Cake. Pluots are in season; slice up a few. They are so pretty with there pink flesh. Whip some cream with a little powdered sugar and some vanilla. … [Read more...] about Pluot and Pound Cake
Icebox cakes are back in style
Icebox cakes are back in style. Back in the 60s icebox cakes were very popular. Everyone had it on the list of things to bring to a gathering. It was the “it cake”, but like everything else they fell out of favor. Maybe it is Prince William that is responsible for … [Read more...] about Icebox cakes are back in style
