Desserts

Waffles and Ice Cream

March 18, 2011

I was never very interested in history as a kid. I don’t know if it was the teachers or simple lack of interest, but what did fascinate me was the history of food (no surprise there!). My favorite story was about the origin of the ice cream cone. The legend goes that Ernest Hamwi had a [...]

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Kamut Sand Cookies

February 25, 2011

Sometimes you just need a cookie. Something easy, sweet – but not too much, crumbly, and different. Nothing that requires lots of time in the kitchen or a plethora of ingredients. Just a quick-to-make confection. I made these cookies with Kamut flour. Kamut has an interesting story. Back in 1949, a former U.S. Air Force [...]

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Cappuccino Cheesecake Bars

February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine’s Day! Thinking about making a delicious dessert for your special someone? May I suggest a layer of sweet graham cracker topped with creamy, subtle cappuccino cheesecake? A dollop of whipped cream seals the deal. If your Valentine isn’t a cheesecake fan, you might try one of my favorites from the past year. These [...]

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Gluten Free Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies

February 8, 2011

A few weeks ago, I travelled to Dallas to promote my cookbook. The week was filled with new experiences, learning, and lots of laughter. I did a cooking demo on Good Morning Texas, signed lots of books, and taught a few cooking classes. Ashley, a sweet Dallas lady, opened up her home and invited 20 of [...]

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Chocolate Stout Cake, a Cup of Generosity, and a Giveaway

January 25, 2011

You may not be aware, but the food blogging community is one amazing bunch of people. A little over a year ago, I didn’t personally know a single other food blogger. I was living in Florida and felt a little like no one else understood what I did each day. When I moved to California, everything changed. I first met Helen and [...]

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Mocha Frappe Recipe

January 14, 2011

Who doesn’t love a mocha frappe? Icy, chocolaty, a shot of espresso topped with whipped cream. As you know by now, I love to put an organic twist on the stuff we love to eat and drink but isn’t always healthy for us. The frappes in coffee shops are delicious but often loaded with sugar, preservatives [...]

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Cream Tart with Oranges and Toasted Almond Crust

January 6, 2011

I’m writing this post from the Grand Velas resort in Carmen Del Playa, Mexico. I know, I’m having a hard time believing it myself. I’m attending Food Blog Camp for 5 days of hands-on workshops with the great David Lebovitz, Matt Armendariz, Jaden Hair, Elise Bauer and Todd and Diane , and Adam Pearson. The white sand and shimmering emerald [...]

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Gluten Free Croquembouche

December 21, 2010

I’ve wanted to make a croquembouche for as long as I can remember. This month when I got the December issue of Fine Cooking, I was inspired by their traditional recipes and decided to tackle several of the classics. I made a fruit cake that finally converted me. Dried fruit soaked in rum, folded into [...]

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Maple Cheesecake

December 13, 2010

Did you know that nearly 17 million children in America, almost one in five, faced hunger at some point last year? Today’s post is a part of the first ever Virtual Progressive Dinner. Food bloggers are coming together during the month of December to help raise awareness and money for the non-profit organization Share Our Strength. [...]

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Gluten Free Chocolate Butter Cookies

December 10, 2010

A few days ago, a highly anticipated email arrived. The news? The first copy of my book sat nestled in a box on a truck on the way to our house! I felt like a kid waiting for Santa as I paced around the room, peering out the window every five minutes, giddy with excitement. [...]

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