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Category Archives: Sweets
Strawberry Rum Pie Redux — with vanilla bean, custard & cream
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
Posted in Baking with Spirits, Pies, Tarts, Tortes & Cheesecakes, Sweets
Tagged graham cracker, icebox pie, pie, rum, strawberries, strawberry, vanilla bean
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Dragon Fruit Sherbet with Lemongrass and Strawberry
It was easy to become fascinated with dragon fruit once it caught my eye. Its vibrant magenta skin, draping green tails, and playful nickname were just the beginning. When I sliced into one, the sight of the inside reminded me … Continue reading
Posted in Baking with Herbs, Frozen Sweets, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist, Vegan
Tagged coconut, coconut milk, dragon fruit, dragonfruit, frozen dessert, lemongrass, sherbet, sorbet, strawberries, strawberry, Vegan
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Green Artichoke Cake
I started daydreaming of artichoke-laden desserts around the same time that I discovered Pablo Neruda’s fabulous poem Ode to the Artichoke: “…For the final act, we reveal its deliciousness, plucking it leaf by leaf, and devour the peaceable dough that … Continue reading
Chocolate Teacakes with Raspberry and Lavender
Over time, I’ve found that lavender and chocolate can form a mouthwatering marriage, where the decadence of each is somehow mellowed and complemented at once. The depth of chocolate is met with unexpected earthy tones, often with crisp bits of … Continue reading
Posted in Baking with Flowers, Cakes & Cupcakes, Sweets
Tagged chocolate, chocolate cupcakes, dairy-free, lavender, mini cupcakes, miniature, raspberry
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