Category Archives: Baking with Spirits

Bitters and Pear Sorbet

Posted on October 28, 2020 by ButterSugarFlowers

It’s no secret that a splash of aromatic bitters adds a welcome flavor element to both seltzer and cocktails: earthy, botanical, tart. And its history as a soothing medicinal tonic is positively fascinating (more about that here). But for me, … Continue reading →

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Candy Cane Coconut Sherbet

Posted on December 20, 2019 by ButterSugarFlowers

For decades, my Grandma re-used the same dusty candy canes on her Christmas tree. So as a kid at her house, I was neither allowed to eat them nor tempted by them. While I’ve long loved them as an adornment, it … Continue reading →

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Toasted Hazelnut Brown Sugar Cookies

Posted on December 29, 2018 by ButterSugarFlowers

I love hazelnuts — especially when they’re roasted, and especially when they’re not drenched in overpowering chocolate (sorry, Nutella). I created my hazelnut brown sugar cookie dough as a nod to my favorite nut, and I’ve been sharing them annually … Continue reading →

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White Peach Campari Sorbet

Posted on August 29, 2018 by ButterSugarFlowers

Whenever he wanted an apéritif before a special dinner, my dad always ordered the same drink: Campari and soda with a twist. He loved the refreshing sparkle of fizzy water alongside herbal, bitter liqueur and tart lemon peel. (He also … Continue reading →

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Peach Paneer Cookies with Cardamom and Bourbon

Posted on September 6, 2017 by ButterSugarFlowers

I live in a city full of delicious Indian restaurants, and my addiction to fresh naan and rich curries is real. One of my favorite common ingredients is paneer: a pressed, mild cheese that never really melts – it just … Continue reading →

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