Category Archives: Baking with Spirits

Strawberry Rum Pie Redux — with vanilla bean, custard & cream

Posted on July 25, 2017 by ButterSugarFlowers

A few years back I created a strawberry cream pie that quickly became a favorite in my circle. A fresh, custardy celebration of vanilla, rum and stewed seasonal berries, the summery dessert has become a common craving and repeated request. … Continue reading →

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Pecan Brown Sugar Cookies: A Nod to the King Cake

Posted on January 31, 2017 by ButterSugarFlowers

A few Februaries ago, we received an unusual delivery at the office: a giant, ring-shaped cake opulently decorated with both icing and colored sugar (yellow, green, and purple). On the side, there were a few strands of Mardi Gras beads … Continue reading →

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Rustic Almond Apple Cake with sherry and rosemary

Posted on December 4, 2016 by ButterSugarFlowers

At a Spanish restaurant not long ago, the most delicious dessert (of the many I tried) was surprisingly simple: creamy vanilla ice cream with sherry poured over the top. The sherry was so fragrant, caramely and warming, I knew it … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Poppy Seed Meringues, laced with liqueur

Posted on June 4, 2016 by ButterSugarFlowers

By day, I’m an office lady for a group of lively humanities departments. It’s a privilege to get to work with such a talented and diverse bunch, and I like knowing I’m supporting a vital but undervalued part of education. … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Kumquat Cake with Whiskey and Mascarpone

Posted on March 31, 2016 by ButterSugarFlowers

I was lucky to grow up on a street lined with houses full of kids near my age. We spent countless evenings playing outside until dinnertime: taking turns frolicking on one another’s lawns, making necklaces out of wildflowers, and chasing … Continue reading →

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