May 2012

Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

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I think half the reason I love baking so much is because I get to decorate what I make. So when I got an invite for my friends baby shower, it was the perfect excuse to try some new sugar cookies and of course – to buy some new baby shower themed cookie cutters. I’ve [...]

May 31, 2012 5 comments Continue reading →

California Avocados & Guacamole

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So I had the honor of being invited to a luncheon at Dos Caminos this past Saturday, sponsored by the California Avocado Commission. I must say I wasn’t sure what to expect – since it was my first food blogger event – but I had so much fun! The afternoon started off with some unique [...]

May 22, 2012 6 comments Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Blueberry Banana Bread

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Why exactly is banana bread called banana “bread?” There is no yeast in it. It doesn’t have the texture of bread. Why isn’t it called banana cake because that’s technically what it is. If you make it in a cupcake pan it can also be called banana muffin. However, no matter the form or name [...]

May 15, 2012 15 comments Continue reading →

Braided Lemon Bread

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I love lemons. Who knew such a small little citrus fruit can pack so much zest and flavor. So when I was separating my eggs this week in anticipation of making some more macarons for Mother’s Day, I saw the perfect opportunity to make myself some lemon curd with the leftover yolks. If you’ve never [...]

May 10, 2012 4 comments Continue reading →

Mango Macarons!

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Success! So after days of research, reading the recipes over and over again, and waiting for my egg whites to age, I have achieved macaron success! There were more than a few hiccups and questions along the way, but I was so excited when I finally bit into that macaron and it was exactly what [...]

May 8, 2012 3 comments Continue reading →

Beginners Guide to Making French Macarons

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I usually love trying out new recipes, especially if they are more technically advanced, because in my head “harder” probably means tastier. But attempting to make french macarons are a whole new ballgame and I’ve been hesitant to make these at home in the past. But this week, I finally decided to face my fears [...]

May 5, 2012 1 comment Continue reading →

Earl Grey Tea & Matcha Shortbread

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So as promised, here is the recipe for the earl grey tea shortbread cookies sold at the NYC Bake Sale this past weekend. They’re really light, crisp, and have a wonderful aroma from the earl grey tea baked right into each cookie. I polished off a good dozen just sitting in front of the computer [...]

May 3, 2012 9 comments Continue reading →