Tag: dessert
Change with Your Fork: Chewbacca & Cherry Clafouti
It is August. Of 2012. Summer Olympics. Again. Didn’t we just see the Olympics? When I was young, adults would tell me “time flies,” and I would roll my eyes in disbelief. After all, that clock on the wall moved as slow as molasses going from 2:44 to 2:45 to signal the end of the [...]
Smooth and Sweet Helado de Coco
Check out my food blog with more personal musings, First Generation Funk! When fruit is perfectly ripe, sunshine is bountiful and warm breezes define the day, I know that summer is around the corner. I think of the summers I spent in Venezuela, knocking sweet and juicy mangoes from the trees in our backyard and [...]
Moist Coffee Cake: Sweet Beat
A lot of people find themselves craving a ‘coffee hit’ at some point during the day. Instead of indulging in a high sugar, high fat coffee drinks, why not try a slice of this delicious and deceivingly low-fat coffee cake. Even if you aren’t a massive coffee fan, like us, this cake is still deliciously [...]
Mama’s Famous Quesillo
As I mature, I can’t help but think of all of the delicious things I have eaten thanks to my parents, and all of the flavorful dishes of my heritage that have yet to make it to my plate. That is why for some time now, I have been speaking to my grandmother, whom I [...]
Tres Leches: Milk never tasted so good!
A spongy, vanilla cake drenched in a mix of evaporated milk, condensed milk, heavy cream and a splash (or more) of rum takes the term “triple threat” to a whole new level. Topped with homemade whipped cream and fresh fruit, this cake is something you can whip up, literally, for a get together or holiday [...]
Strawberry Fool: Sweet Beat
This month we thought we’d share with you something a little different from our usual recipes, this one is even quicker to prepare, doesn’t need baking and is very low in fat. Sounds good doesn’t it!? This month’s recipe from BakingBar is Strawberry Fool. The ‘Fool’ in various guises of different fruits has been around in Britain [...]
Putting the Real in Reality Food TV: Melissa@Market
Dear Food Television Programming, I want to believe you have America’s best interests at heart. Perhaps your shows really do intend to inspire people to step back into the kitchen for something other than a bag of cheesy crisps and a fizzy soda (only on a commercial break, of course). Should you truly wish [...]
Truffle Birthday: Photo of the Day
My little, delicious, chocolate truffle cake at my favorite dessert/cafe, Amelia Cafe, Brightleaf Square, Downtown Durham.
Photo of the Day: Two Little Red Hens Bakery
Delicious little mini cupcakes from Two Little Red Hens Bakery in NYC.
Guest/Turkish Baklava
Welcome to our Guest Contributors, Karen and Valerie, of Globetrotter Diaries! These two best friends, intrepid travelers, and wonderful cooks dazzle readers every week with a culinary celebration of a different place around the world. Their photos will make you drool and their stories will inspire you learn more. Thanks, Globetrotter Diaries, we hope to [...]
