Tag Archives: food

Fresh Fig Torte: Frosted, Spiced, Divine

Posted on October 5, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

I have a friend who is so enamored with fresh figs, I’d even call it an obsession.  When we walked past a woman carrying a basket of figs recently, my friend talked about it for a week. “I wonder where … Continue reading →

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Mulberry Oat Cookies with Nutmeg and Brown Butter

Posted on July 28, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

After a recent dinner out, my dad and I popped into a tiny grocery store and picked up a random sampling of items: Mexican cactus fruit, uniquely flavored popsicles (think salted chili cucumber), and a bag of dried white mulberries … Continue reading →

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Lemongrass Meringues: Simple and Scrumptious

Posted on March 31, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

A friend of mine recently mentioned his success in cooking a dinner with lemongrass, and I was intrigued.  I always enjoy lemongrass in Vietnamese and Thai food (especially tom kha gai: that fragrant and delectable coconut milk soup) — but … 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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Buttered Rum Cake: Crispy, Gooey, Buttery and Boozy

Posted on January 14, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

When my husband and I took a little getaway recently, we left without any set plans except to explore.  The trip worked out wonderfully; we found ourselves refreshed by easy discoveries of countless charming shops, festive neighborhoods, and beautiful bridges … Continue reading →

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