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Monthly Archives: June 2009
TWD- Cake Perfected
There was a time when I was willing to settle…for mediocre desserts. Boxed cookies, over-refrigerated restaurant cakes, and I’ll admit to eating more than a few chocolate bars past there prime. That white stuff is safe right? Well friends, those … Continue reading
Bakewell Tart- The Name Says It Best
June’s Daring Bakers challenge, the Bakewell Tart, is a classic English dessert with a bit of an identity crisis. Some call it a tart, other a pudding. Admittedly, I had low expectations for this little pastry. Shortbread crust with jam … Continue reading
Flying Solo
Due to a family crisis, I was unable to attend my last Pro Baking 1 class, croissant and puff pastry. The makeup class won’t be until the fall and I was feeling a little nervous about starting Pro 2 without … Continue reading
TWD- Oh The Humidity
Flying cross country from LA to West Palm Beach can be grueling, unless of course you get upgraded to first class (thanks Continental!), but it’s worth the for the hugs. The first and best one coming from Mom, and next … Continue reading
TWD- Keeping It Real
I had grand plans. After years of wanting an ice cream maker, trying to convince myself I needed one, jealous of how everyone else seemed to be casually throwing together awesome ice creams to accompany all their desserts, Mom finally … Continue reading
Sunday School- Better With Butter
The last 2 weeks of class have been a butter and flour covered blur. Focaccia, crackers and pizza, then straight into brioche, croissant and puff pastry. Pro Baking 1 isn’t winding down so much as careening toward the end at … Continue reading
Handy Dandy Apple Tartlet
Paris. It has a tendency to slip through my fingers. Like the silk scarf I imagine I would buy if I ever make it there. I have been fortunate enough to travel to Europe twice but there never seemed to … Continue reading
Rainy Day Raspberry Rugelach
Rain in So Cal makes me giggle. Not the rain so much as peoples’ reaction to it. Driving past the elementary school in my neighborhood today, every single kid was carrying an umbrella! It was only sprinkling! Growing up in … Continue reading
Cinnamon Squares Go Round
Despite living in Sunny Southern California, May Gray/June Gloom sets in every year. Coastal communities, like the one I live in, become covered by a thick layer of clouds and fog which if you’re lucky burns off in time for … Continue reading