Cannoli Heaven

Dessert Recipes

When I read the December’s Baker’s Challenge I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I LOVE cannoli. I don’t just like them, I LOVE them. I do not indulge in them too often because I would weigh 400 pounds otherwise. And this may sound silly but I...

Macaron Attempted

Dessert Recipes

Yet again, my second Baker’s Challenge was a major challenge. I spoke to a few fellow DK members and they all agree the last two months have been tough ones. I am really hoping the next one is easy…ouff. So this month we had to make Macarons. This was kind...

Pumpkin Pudding

Dessert Recipes, Traditions

I love cooking with pumpkins and this is the best time of year with Thanksgiving in the air and Halloween. But I did not want to do a pie…so I went in search of pudding recipe. Looks so yummy. Will do it Thursday for guests coming for dinner since its an easy...

Chocolate Date Surprise

Dessert Recipes

Well since I seem to be in a candy mode with may last post (grrr have no sugar treats at home right now) I thought I would share with you my own little candy recipe. Its not a new recipe but this is my version. Its a quick one and a great hit. I have brought it many...

Orange Candied Peel

Dessert Recipes, Traditions

I still remember walking in Nice in the local market and coming across a booth that sold only candied fruits. It was one of the most beautiful displays of food I have ever seen in my life. Many I had never seen candied before: strawberries, kiwis, cantaloupes. The one...

Macarons: History and recipe

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Food Trends & Gadgets, Traditions

As mentioned in my review of La Maison du Macaron in Montreal, I promised to do a follow up post discussing the history of these angelic treats, as well as give you a recipe for making them. Really it seems the foodies world is in a Macron attack. Everyone is talking...