Dessert
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Continue ReadingWelcome, lovelies! ‘Tis the season to embrace the magical flavors of the holidays as we dive into the delightful world of Christmas mince pies. Join me on a scrumptious adventure filled with traditional charm and mouthwatering aromas! Today we get ready for my second favourite holiday (first is Easter) as we unravel the mysteries of the Christmas mince pie—a quintessentially British treat that holds a special place in our hearts.…
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Continue ReadingThere’s a truly magical quality to the art of baking—a timeless connection that transcends generations. As I reminisce about my cherished moments spent in the kitchen with my dear Nan, one memory stands out: our delightful escapades making homemade digestive biscuits. Join me on a journey down memory lane as we explore the simple joy of baking these beloved treats together. And fear not, for I’m here to guide you…
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Continue ReadingWelcome back! Today, I have a special treat for you: the beloved British classic, Bakewell tarts. These exquisite pastries have a storied history and a heavenly taste that will transport you to the charming streets of England. Imagine sinking your teeth into a buttery pastry base, perfectly balanced with a layer of luscious raspberry jam. And as you take another bite, the rich almond frangipane filling melts in your mouth,…
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Continue ReadingBanoffee pie is a classic British dessert that you’ll find in any shop (you name it, from Tesco to Aldi). It’s a really remarkable dish. After living in England for a year, I had never heard of the dish until the girl I was dating mentioned that it was her favorite dish. So, on our next date I brought a dessert (we had a lot of picnics – absolutely stunning…
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Continue ReadingTwo months into the years I lived in Italy, I realized that my roommates had bought tons and tons of cookies. I hadn’t figured out why and decided to ask. “Breakfast of course!” Obviously stunned by the response, they invited me to sample their breakfast the following morning. Italian breakfast cookies take Cookie Crisp to a whole new level! I had cookies for breakfast several times after that (usually Mulino…
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Continue ReadingHave you ever visited Sicily or been to Mike’s pastry shop in Boston? If you have, then you probably had or saw a cannoli. The image of a single cannolo has haunted me the last couple weeks. I have yet to have had a successful attempt making them myself. After having made nearly everything from scratch (cannoli shells, ricotta, chocolate chips) perfection has alluded me. Today I couldn’t handle the…
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Continue ReadingWhen I first moved to Italy, I saw this incredible dessert in a pastry shop. I admired it for a minute or two, but I didn’t have the 24 Euro on hand to buy something I didn’t know if I’d like. It was this pie-like thing with an incredible lattice. The filling was yellow, and it had a powdered sugar sprinkled beautifully across the top. Several months after I saw…
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Continue ReadingWow! it has been quite a bit of time since I posted a recipe! Sorry about that. After my brother’s wedding. It’s been really difficult to get back into the full swing of things. And then on St. Patrick’s Day, I went crazy and made six or seven different traditional Irish dishes. (Including an ancient, a 200-year-old ginger beer recipe that I found an old British cookbook.) With a few modifications…
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Continue ReadingI love a good herrencreme. It’s one of those delicious desserts that you can whip up in a few minutes. It’s also one of those tasty treats that you can sit down and relax. Herrencreme tastes like a fancy ice cream and makes you feel as if you were at a ball sampling the hors-d’oeuvres before the king makes his announcement. Speaking of Kings, my brother gets married tomorrow! Yay!! 🎉🎉💒💐⛪🎉🎉 (Huh, I didn’t…
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Continue ReadingHappy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are celebrating today (being Valentine’s Day and the 14th day of French February) as I am with a bite of something delicious! (Crepes are beyond delicious, but that may be partially due to how simple they are to make! I mean, I croissants are incredible too but they require a lot more effort!) Yesterday, I had a fun conversation (via text) with a friend. I really…