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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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Aperol Spritz Cupcakes: Sweet, Sour, Scrumptious

Posted on February 14, 2015 by ButterSugarFlowers

Last summer I had the privilege of making cupcakes for the wedding of a wonderful couple. The whole process was a joy for me, from the moment the bride asked me in her lovely demeanor, to my merry hours of … Continue reading →

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In Love with Absinthe: Sazerac Cookies

Posted on May 30, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

The label on the bottle of absinthe in my cupboard boasts that its “complexity comes from the use of fine brandy, star anise, wormwood, lemon balm, hyssop, meadowsweet, basil, fennel, tarragon and stinging nettles.”  A tiny whiff of it, and … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Basil Bourbon Cupcakes

Posted on January 30, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

Blueberries, bourbon, basil.  It might sound like a tongue-twister, or an odd amalgamation at best.  But please trust me: this trio of flavors is a sweet symphony of complementary bliss.  While I’ve made plenty of desserts with liquor and occasionally … Continue reading →

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