Chocolate Torta and Inspirational Creative Courses in the Tuscan Countryside
Chocolate torta from Capri; The watermill courtyard; Painting in the watermill rose pergola.
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For the 12 Days of Christmas with Three Dessert Recipes
My friend Leigh Cort is both a journalist and a publicist and does a fine job in each category. Today, she has shared three recipes from her client, The St. francis Inn, to help prepare for the upcoming holidays. Thank you...
Read MorePumpkin “Constant Comment” Cupcakes
For decades, I’ve enjoyed Constant Comment tea from Bigelow. It was a leader of the pack of flavored teas other than mint. We always considered it such a treat, as it was a little more expensive as regular tea, but well...
Read MoreApple Rhubarb Crisp From What’s Cookin
Crisps are old-fashioned comfort food. I like them best served warm with a generous pour of fresh cream In a bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, nuts, and cinnamon. Work in the butter until the mixture...
Read MoreChesterfield Inn Kentucky Derby Pie
My first time of having Derby Pie was in Kentucky several decades ago. One word describes it, delicious. I was happy that the Chesterfield Inn shared their recipe. Chesterfield Inn Kentucky Derby Pie ¾ c butter, melted and...
Read MoreThe Chesterfield Inn Chocolate Tissimo Cake
When you check out The Chesterfield Inn located in West Chesterfield, NH, it is easy to see why they get such rave reviews. Only about five miles from the Vermont border, this lovely lovely historic inn features a restaurant...
Read MoreWatermelon Sorbet from Anna Ivers, Pastry Chef at Purple Café and Wine Bar (Seattle location)
My earlier post on October told about our wonderful experience at Seattle location of the Purple Café and Wine Bar. Today we are going to feature the Watermelon Sorbet that Norm, Allen Cox, and I enjoyed. The Coconut Cucumber...
Read MorePillsbury Wine and Sedona Pies with a Recipe
Good wine, good pie, and good company makes a good gathering.That is what we had when Pillsbury Wine and Sedona Pies had a wine and pie tasting. We drove to Cottonwood, AZ to take part in this event at the Pillsbury Wine Tasting...
Read MoreChocolate Sauce Recipe
It is ice cream time for the Tandem Tasters, who were chocolate tasters and judges in Oregon. Well, it is always ice cream time for us. Here is a simple chocolate sauce to add more smooth richness to an easy dessert of your...
Read MoreTipsy Bahama Banana Dessert Recipe
Maralyn recently flew in from San Juan, via Charleston, en route to Phoenix to be home for four days. She was working from sun up to long after sundown. I doubt she had the time to get tipsy, let alone try this dish that I...
Read MoreSouffle from Jim Alexander of Zebra
For those celebrating today, Merry Christmas. I’m including a recipe from one of my favorite chefs, Jim Alexander, Chef/Owner of Zebra in Charlotte, NC. I know I do have quite a few on the favorite list, but then The Hill...
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