Dessert

Fruit Tart with Lemon Lavender Pastry Cream

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My third post in less than 10 days! This must be some kind of record. It feels good to get back into blogging and getting a rhythm going again. So like I mentioned last week, I helped co-organize a dessert charity event called Sweet Sensations to benefit the non-profit Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). The [...]

April 29, 2013 3 comments Continue reading →

Sweet Sensations Dessert Event to Benefit C-CAP

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So I know I’ve been away from the blog for a few months. I started a new job at the end of last year and adjusting to my new role took me away from my blogging duties. But I’m back and will be posting new recipes, DIY projects, and some other exciting news shortly. But [...]

April 19, 2013 2 comments Continue reading →

Oatmeal Toffee Cookies & A Cookie Swap

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Finally a new post! I started a new job a few months ago and I have been really slacking with my blogging duties. However, I’m finally starting to get my rhythm back and hopefully that will mean more posts – because with my fondness and love for Christmas I can assure you there will be [...]

December 12, 2012 9 comments Continue reading →

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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I know I’m about two weeks behind in posting this, but in honor of the Olympics and Team USA, I made some patriotic themed red velvet cupcakes as I watched these amazing athletes do things I can never imagine.

August 11, 2012 0 comments Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Hope everyone had a happy July 4th yesterday! I spent it back at home with my family, teaching my 14 year old cousin how to make sugar cookies and a pear and almond fruit tart. The fruit tart was obviously more for my benefit, but she enjoyed making her own mini tarts with the leftover [...]

July 5, 2012 2 comments Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Cookies & Cream aka Homemade ‘Oreos’

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The NYC Bake Sale this weekend was not only a success, it was so much fun! I had a great time meeting other bloggers and helping to sell the baked goods – all thanks to the wonderful Lillian and Ken, who organized the amazing event. So as promised, here is the recipe for the cookies [...]

April 30, 2012 5 comments Continue reading →

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