Author Archives: ButterSugarFlowers

Pumpkin Pomegranate Cheesecake with a Curious Crust

Posted on November 30, 2015 by ButterSugarFlowers

As corny as it sounds, I recently wished a friend “a pomegranate week: healthy, vibrant, sweet!” While I’ve long hoped to celebrate their qualities in the form of a new dessert, the pomegranate harvest comes along and I find myself … Continue reading →

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Purple Potato Cupcakes with Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on October 28, 2015 by ButterSugarFlowers

I love the idea of purple potatoes. I know, I know: they’ve been around forever and are far from uncommon — but they bring a welcome whimsy to a menu, in my view. Maybe it’s their unexpected burst of color, … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Fig Browned Butter Bars

Posted on September 30, 2015 by ButterSugarFlowers

I’ve always felt that a good, ripe fig is like a little scoop of jam in its own bite-sized pouch. So when fig season arrives, I enjoy lots of them unadorned and I gleefully accept their sweetness as a timely … Continue reading →

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Pink Pearl Apple Skillet Cake with Pink Peppercorn and Lemon

Posted on August 25, 2015 by ButterSugarFlowers

When I first came across Pink Pearl apples, I was simply magnetized. Their flesh is a vibrant, creamy rose color, their flavor is pleasantly mild and citrusy, and they only stay around for a few weeks each year — so … Continue reading →

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My July: Birthday Cakes and Baking Honors

Posted on July 31, 2015 by ButterSugarFlowers

It happens every year. July begins and I feel both hopeful and slightly terrified at once: the year is half over (yikes!), yet it’s a chance for renewal and lots of celebration. But in a blink, the lively month is … Continue reading →

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