by | Jul 29, 2011 | Cakes, Home
Jana of Cherry Tea Cakes was our July Daring Bakers’ host and she challenged us to make Fresh Frasiers inspired by recipes written by Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson in the beautiful cookbook Tartine. Imagine my surprise after returning home from our...
by | Apr 27, 2011 | Cookies and brownies, Home
Eggs on a Spoon with White Frâiche Oatmeal The April 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Evelyne of the blog Cheap Ethnic Eatz. Evelyne chose to challenge everyone to make a maple mousse in an edible container. Prizes are being awarded to the most creative...
by | Feb 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
PANNA COTTA BOMBE My sister's birthday is this week, actually it falls on the heels of Valentine's Day. Generally the people in her life combine the two events, it has become a yearly tradition that Sydney and I create a special pastry for her birthday....
by | Jan 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
The other day I was surprised with a large brown package, my husband had brought home from his office. I immediately thought what is DF working on now? Well the “joke” was on me, the package was mine. I had forgotten I ordered these new pans and mats....
by | Jan 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Gâteaux aux Framboises Starting from the middle of December 2010 joconde cakes have been a major baking pastry in our kitchen. So you can imagine my surprise when on January 1st I openened The January 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Astheroshe of the blog...
by | Jan 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Tulip Paste Triangle Shape Gàteau Before I begin I need to thank Sydney, not only could I have not been able to complete the cakes without her help, but she starts spring term next week and is organizing all her supplies and college necessities, so her time is...
by | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
I wanted to create a romantic dinner for my husband on News Year’s Eve, I had neglected him during the crazy holiday months. I became extremely busy a week prior to Halloween and did not have much time to dedicate to him until after New Year’s Eve. He...
by | Jan 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
So much has changed since this time last year. When the year began Sydney was a senior in high school, my husband was still the CIO for CRI, and I had just began dipping my toe into the pool of blogging, (What a big pool). I can honestly say I did not understand this...