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
Dessert
Powder Puff Cookies
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
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
Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.
Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is perfect if you need something to take to work to make your co-workers smile, or you need a favor, or if you are having brunch and you need a sweet to balance the savory, or if you have someone stopping by for morning coffee and you need a little … [Read more...] about Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.
Improved Lemon Curd
I saved a tree today, but not the complete tree. It is looking sort of strange. It is missing a few limbs. I have spoken previously about my neighbor that has this wonderful prolific lemon tree. It feeds the whole neighborhood, a few joggers that jog by, and a few gardeners. … [Read more...] about Improved Lemon Curd
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
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
Coffee Custard Dessert
Coffee Custard Dessert I love coffee and I love creamy desserts, and I really love creamy coffee desserts. So when I read Martha Stewart’s Favorite Comfort Food Coffee Custard recipe, I thought this might be one to be explored. Easy, scaled down version – this makes 4 … [Read more...] about Coffee Custard Dessert
Braised Pears in a Caramel Sauce
Don’t let my mediocre awful photo deter you from making these braised pears. I fear you will flee from the site and never return, but really this is delicious. Who would not like caramel and fruit? It is easy, with few ingredients, and you could make them early or have them … [Read more...] about Braised Pears in a Caramel Sauce
