The July Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Nicole at Sweet Tooth. She chose Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Cookies and Milan Cookies from pastry chef Gale Gand of the Food Network. I really enjoyed this months challenge. I unfortunately didn’t have time to do both cookies that were revealed for the challenge, so I decided just …
Dessert
This sweet coffee toffee ice cream tart is perfect for summer. Full of toffee, white chocolate and coffee flavor. You’re going to love this frozen tart. Late Friday night I was laying in bed reading when I heard the ding of my phone telling me I had an email. Imagine my surprise when I saw …
This sweet raspberry buttermilk cake is moist and packed full of fresh summertime raspberries. This cake is perfect by it’s self or topped with fresh cream. The cake is moist and full of flavor. I cannot keep my other half out of the kitchen because he keeps going in and stealing pieces. Another great thing about this …
This berry packed blueberry crumb cake is the perfect addition to your summer dessert menu. Who doesn’t love cake, sweet blueberries and crunchy topping. I have been a bit obsessed with blueberries lately. Honestly, how can you not love them? They are really good for you and research has shown that a serving of fresh …
I know I did! Friday night Artie (my other half) and I went and seen Chelsea Handler. It was our third year anniversary and I could not have thought of a better gift. She was so awesome and I had a great time. Saturday we went to Connecticut for Artie’s families annual Fourth of July …
The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart…er…pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England. I really enjoyed this tart. I thought the crust cooked up deliciously …
These lemon blueberry cupcakes are perfect balance of sweet and tart. Topped with lemon buttercream and homemade sparkly sugared blueberries. I have finally completed my first Iron Cupcake Challenge! I was excited that the theme was summer berries because I have been eating a lot of berries lately. Every time I go to market I …
This white balsamic custard tart is topped with blueberries and perfect for summer.. This week has been one filled with lots of rain and high humidity. Not the best combination in the world. I finally broke down yesterday and turned on the air conditioning just so I could get the humidity out of the house. …
These damson plum cheesecake bars of full of cheesecake flavor and fruity damson plum jam. These are the perfect easy cheesecake dessert treat. There is nothing worse than wanting to have something sweet in your house and no energy or drive to make anything. Now I could always gather my things, get in the car, …
