A collection of recipes and inspiration for creating memorable desserts
The idea of a mousse always seemed so fancy. It’s not something I grew up eating and I don’t recall seeing it often on dessert menus. Last weekend, I asked our friends about their experiences with mousse to see if I was completely out of …
I avoid eating cake–I always ask for a different dessert entirely for my birthday, I didn’t eat a bite more than was smashed into my face at my wedding, and I only make it when especially necessary (like my twins’ first birthday) and even then …
My very first Feature Dessert on this blog has recently become one of my favorite things to eat. I can’t make a pie to save my life (which my pie-making 11 year old daughter loves to remind me) so, I combined a creamy, spiced, apple …
Jump to the recipe Five Ways to Fancy Up Your Cream Puffs Cream puffs, profiteroles, eclairs, choux are all made of the same thing– a simple paste which on its own doesn’t carry much flavor. They are, however, the perfect vehicle for a variety of …
Don’t you LOVE when you find a great pair of boots that fit like they were handmade for you? They are so comfortable you can wear them all day and night. They are the boots that didn’t cost you much, but give you the confidence …
Jump to Recipe Apple Pie Pastry Cream is a homemade pudding that you can enjoy as a year round staple! Silky smooth, vanilla custard spiced with apple pie seasonings and petite bites of crispy, tart apples is a winning combo! If you enjoy the flavors …