Sweets

Blueberry and Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

October 29, 2012
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When I planned out our 2 year traveling route I wanted to make sure we followed the warm weather for as long as possible. Sure, a snowy white Christmas is romantic and picturesque but let’s face it usually it’s just cold, rainy and windy instead. And as much as I always want to fantasize and [...]

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Panna Cotta with Blueberry Sauce

August 31, 2012
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I can’t believe summer is ending and it’s already the last day in August. I guess the only consolation is that we get a full 3 day weekend to mourn the departure of frolicking by the pool and the gloomy arrival of fall then winter. I personally don’t think there are enough federal holidays but [...]

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Reeses Peanut Butter Cheesecake and my Travel Plans Revealed

August 24, 2012
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Since it’s my birthday today (tear tear, my youth is slipping away) it’s only appropriate that I share a decadent cheesecake recipe and finally reveal my travel plans. If you’ve checked out my about me page or the travel tab in the top menu you already know what I’ve got planned for the future. For [...]

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Secret Recipe Club – Peanut Butter Cookies

August 13, 2012
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Last month was my first time participating in the Secret Recipe Club and I’m happy to be a part of it again. This month I was assigned the blog Heavenly Treats and Treasures. Grace started her food blog when her son left for college and has since been sharing all sorts of delicious sweet treats. [...]

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Reese’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

July 26, 2012
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Since D came home the other night with a jumbo sized bag of mini reese’s peanut butter cups I had to find a way to use them somehow. Reese’s chocolate chips cookies came to the rescue. Though I’m going to need to make many batches of cookies to use up the reese’s, I have now [...]

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Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Balls

May 17, 2012
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Peanut butter balls/truffles make for a simple no fuss dessert. There’s no baking required, very little mixing, no waiting for the eggs and butter to warm up to room temperature. Just a few ingredients and steps to follow. Though I never partake in the eating process here I know most people fully enjoy this treat [...]

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Daring Bakers April 2012 – Armenian Nazook

April 27, 2012
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This month’s daring bakers challenge was Armenian themed. The mandatory component was to prepare either nazook or nutmeg cake. Since in the realm of sweets I generally dislike cakes I went with the nazook – an Armenian pastry filled with vanilla and sugar. I printed out the recipe, placed in neatly on the counter and [...]

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Creme Fraiche Panna Cotta with Strawberry Mousse and Puree

March 23, 2012
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I don’t care much for sweets but I do thoroughly enjoy a good panna cotta, creme brulee and cheesecake every so often. Notice a pattern here? Maybe it’s just the silky velvety consistency that I’m drawn too. It really doesn’t get smoother than panna cotta. Traditionally made with cream, milk, sugar and gelatin this time [...]

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Crème Fraiche Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping

February 23, 2012
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This was the cheesecake I made for D for Valentine’s Day. We didn’t get each other gifts. I made him cheesecake. He got me flowers.  A fair trade I’d say. I’ve been making traditional cream cheese based cheesecakes for a while now so it was time to switch it up a bit. Crème Fraiche seemed [...]

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Daring Bakers November 2011 – Sans Rival Cake

November 27, 2011
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Daring Bakers

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