July 2010

So Nutty Shortbread Bars

July 22, 2010

Don’t you love it when you set out to make one thing and end up with something totally different but delicious? Earlier this week, I was going to make a caramel nut tart- a tart with with a caramelized walnut filling topped with a baked almond pastry cream (or frangipane). I had just finished preparing [...]

Read the full article →

Red Currant and Fennel Muffins

July 19, 2010

I went a little fruit crazy the other day while over at the local gourmet market. Everything looked so good and now my refrigerator is stocked with plums, peaches, kiwi, blackberries, cherries, apples, and strawberries. I also bought something that I had never tasted before, fresh red currants. I’ve only had the dried variety mixed [...]

Read the full article →

Cherry Almond Tart

July 16, 2010

I don’t care much for cherries. I’ve never had cherry pie nor have I really had the urge to make one. But a few days ago I came across a post on cherry coconut friands and a post on cherry crumble cake over at Mowielicious that changed my mind about cherries. He had some really inspiring cherry dessert photos. [...]

Read the full article →

American Dessert Buffet

July 6, 2010

Last Sunday we had a few friends over for food, fun, and a great view of the Macy’s fireworks show on the Hudson River. I know it’s past July 4th, but I thought I would post the desserts from my July 4th party anyway. Better late than never right? Here are some patriotic dessert ideas [...]