I inventoried our basement freezer this weekend and way back on the top shelf where I keep bread products, I found a loaf of chocolate babka. Not any chocolate babka, but babka from Zabar’s in NYC. Continue reading
Category Archives: Desserts
Taste and Convenience Test: High-end vs. Low-end Chocolate Mousse
Grace emailed me a few weeks ago that she made blender chocolate mousse that required no cooking. Yet it was made with eggs. Hmm. Continue reading
The Egg: Part 3 of 3…And An Upcoming Series
Since I’ve introduced two savory egg dishes, I’m compelled to do a dessert. I am, after all, a sweet over savory foodie. My third egg recipe is another classic– this time from France. Continue reading
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My Vanilla Buttermilk Heart-Shaped Birthday Cake – How Cute Is That?
Each member of my family picks their birthday cake, and the sky’s the limit. Continue reading
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Craving Comfort Food
Winter brings out a craving for comfort food– and for me, it’s international. Continue reading
Taste Test #1: Chocolate Angel Food Cake
I’m not a fan of baking with Splenda. I bought the “measurable” Splenda and was somewhat grossed out (as was Grace) by the fact that it bubbles when you spoon it into any liquid– kinda creeped me out about using it for baking. Continue reading
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a cougar in the kitchen 