Tag Archives: dairy-free

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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Blood Orange Poppy Seed Cake

Posted on April 28, 2019 by ButterSugarFlowers

Jose, who runs my favorite taqueria, puts his heart into his work. It’s delightful to hear the passion in his voice when he talks about recipes, family dishes, and thoughtful ingredients. When he told me he’d been looking at my … Continue reading →

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Green Artichoke Cake

Posted on April 9, 2017 by ButterSugarFlowers

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 →

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Chocolate Teacakes with Raspberry and Lavender

Posted on March 4, 2017 by ButterSugarFlowers

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 →

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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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