Raspberry Heaven: Lazy Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Dessert Recipes, Fruit Recipes, Traditions

Of course one of my favorite fruits would have a season that lasts about the length of a slow blink of the eye. Raspberries have always been a favorite of mine. I love their taste, their look, their feel. They compliment chocolate so well too. You can find them in...

Karyn Nakhleh: A Pastry Chef Portrait

Events, Food Trends & Gadgets

Mint bark! Peanut brittle! Sucre à crême! These are the little treats my great friend Karyn Nakhleh brought over just before Christmas. She made them all herself. She actually sells them during the holiday season. They were so good! Last Christmas, 6 months...

Thursday’s Thingamajig: BABYCAKES Cupcake Maker

Food Trends & Gadgets

Now this is too cute. This is just the appliance I know I don’t need but I now really want! BABYCAKES Cupcake Maker Bakes 8 Mini Cupcakes in Minutes; Includes 4 Stainless Steel Decorating Tips (Nos. 2, 26, 61 and 66), 10″ Heavy Duty Icing Bag and Coupler,...

Easter/Birthday Dinner: Green Tea Cake

Dessert Recipes, Traditions

My mother’s birthday this year was 3 days before Easter so we decided to combine the whole party thing in one. For these events it is just my parents and I. Obviously she was not going to cook for her birthday so I ended up preparing the Easter meal for the...

Speculoos Splendor

Exotic World Recipes, Food Trends & Gadgets

A common question I get is: “What are some of your favorite products that you have received from the care packages you have received from the Foodie Exchange? Of course here are quite a few:the hickory smoked salt, saffron, the best mint teat ever from England,...