Category Archives: Desserts

Spring Desserts: Rhubarb (and Strawberry) Crumble – Grace’s Recipe

Rhubarb is one of those food items (officially deemed a “fruit” instead of a vegetable through a 1947 NY law because it was cooked into pies) that I never ate growing up in DC.  Strawberry pie, of course, but rhubarb? Continue reading

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Blog Restarted – Smith Island Cake for Kurt’s Birthday!

Too much has been going on in my family these last few weeks.  Continue reading

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Leftover Ricotta? How ‘Bout Some Cannoli?

I should have realized when I bought a gallon of whole milk and a pint of heavy cream that I’d end up with a BIG batch of ricotta.  Continue reading

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My March Madness and Take-A-Breather Stuffed Shells

I can’t believe I haven’t posted in over two weeks; the volume of activity, particularly kiddie-related planning, has been relentless.

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New Orleans Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce For Margo Who Showed Me How To Cook The Creamiest Grits Evah!

I had the best intentions of blogging at least a few of the recipes from this month’s Mommy Dinner because it was New Orleans fare!  Continue reading

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The Other Vacherin

I spent the first years of elementary school enrolled in a French school.  Continue reading

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