A few night ago, I was flipping through some of my pastry books and I decided to pick up "Chocolate Obsession" by Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage. I have had this book for years but I don't remember ever baking any recipes from it. I have to admit I have a cookbook addiction, but ...
My lemon verbena plant is growing out of control and I have been using it every chance I get. I have been infusing it in simple syrups for drinks, crème anglaise, in fruit papillote... I even made a sugar body scrub with it. The aroma that it exudes when rubbed between the fingers ...
I have been eating cherries like crazy the last few weeks. Sometimes I don't even like to bake with them because they are so fantastic on their own, fresh, plump and juicy. I love to watch my son eat them even though that means he will stain his shirts and that will be ...
I haven't made macarons in a few weeks and I wasn't planning on making them until a friend of mine requested them as a present for someone else. They are a classic flavor combination of a coffee macaron shell and a milk chocolate ganache filling. Simple, easy yet always make an impression. ...
That is a long post title just to tell you that this is a post about a fun tag and a dessert full of rich goodness.You see, I was tagged by Esti last week and I wanted to create something super rich and sweet to entertain you while you read my response to her tag. ...