Author Archives: ButterSugarFlowers

Cranberry Quince Skillet Tart with Orange and Sweet Almond

Posted on December 13, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I’ve come to think of quince as a sort of magical fruit.  It starts out fuzzy like a peach, growing on a fragrant plant that’s apparently also cultivated for its flowers.  A bowl of quince sitting on your counter will … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Slice of Egg Nog (Cake)

Posted on December 5, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Here is a cake I created as a tribute to one of my favorite seasonal treats.  As the holidays near, I find myself anxiously awaiting the arrival of egg nog — anticipating its rich, creamy sweetness and the way it … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 29, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I’m re-posting this recipe at this perfectly seasonal time. These cookies really taste like the holidays. Enjoy!

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Cut-Out Turkeys: Hazelnut Brown Sugar Cookies

Posted on November 21, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

There’s something funny about decorating with turkeys for Thanksgiving, if you ask me.  For one, they’re generally not too cute; plus, their very carcasses are the center of the momentous meal.  But for some reason, I bought a turkey cookie … Continue reading →

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Three Lemons: A Pie In Reverse (Crisp Meringue Crust Filled With Lemon Custard)

Posted on November 14, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

A little over a year ago, my husband gave me a potted lemon tree for my birthday.  He’d long known how much I’d loved lemons.  (He’d also seen how jealous I’d been of our neighbors, whose prolific trees I’d pass … Continue reading →

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