Category Archives: Sweets

Fresh Cherry Cupcakes with a Bit of Rosemary

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

I’d hoped to share a new recipe much sooner, but what can I say?  The past few weeks have been very full: full of loveliness, busyness, uncertainty, eventfulness… and no lack of baking.  First, there was the wedding of a … Continue reading →

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Sesame Halvah Cookies

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

My grandmother would have turned 91 last Saturday.  Since I couldn’t bring her a cake or call her and sing, I decided on a small act in her honor.  I bought some halvah – the sweet treat she always had … Continue reading →

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Mango Meringue Pie with Coconut Macadamia Crust

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

I love this time of year at the market, when mountains of fragrant mangoes seem to surround me as I shop.  Mangoes lure me in with their promise of sweetness and a juicy, tropical taste.  When I thought about making … Continue reading →

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Gin and Tonic Cake: A Cocktail Turned Confection

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Herbal and effervescent, a gin and tonic just might be the most refreshing concoction in existence. I’m not sure why the drink has been on my mind lately; perhaps it’s the recent surge of warm weather, or more likely, my … Continue reading →

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Scrumptious Spring Flowers: Hibiscus Pistachio Meringues

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

As I was leaving work last Friday, I felt even more compelled than usual to bake over the weekend. There was no particular event to bring dessert to, and no one was expecting any treats from me. My desire to … Continue reading →

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