mexican chocolate macaroons
With their bite-sized hint of spice and sweetness, these unintentionally gluten-free, paleo goodies were a hit.
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roasted peaches
And then came August, with its clear skies and stone fruit and newly-minted sun.
key lime cupcakes
The trickling water in the fish pond lends a Zen quality to my Maryland backyard. I’m wearing the sundress I always wear after long, grueling bike rides: the loose, earth-toned one I seldom wear out.…
lemon custard pie
Since I don’t make any money off this blog, I must be content with it serving two basic needs: providing a record of my life, and emotional boosts when needed. Both were met in my…
muffin mondays: kris’s no-bake chocolate chip bran muffins
This week, Kris from Married to Chocolate brings her special chocolatey touch to mornings. Kris also specializes in low maintenance: these muffins are almost no-bake and come together as fast as you’ll eat them. I’m…
healthy chocolate mousse
An ingredient so unlikely in such a dessert that I refused to believe it.
happiness
Sure happiness might be a warm gun to the Beatles, but to me, it’s a piece of halva the size of a brick. I’ve been asked for more food pictures from Israel, but alas, I’ve…
almond roca bars
It’s bound to happen about once a year: that even me and food can grow apart. But just for a short time, and of course, the break is easily remedied. Hosting a Christmas party, packing,…
a lesson in pumpkin gingerbread
I knew there was a difference between baking powder and soda, but this pumpkin gingerbread really hammered it home. Before trying two different versions, I just trusted recipes. Baking soda? Yes sir. Now powder? All…
ginger pecranberry biscotti
Recent cravings for biscotti inspired me to augment my post-swim lunch with a little dose of la dolce vita.