Tag Archives: gluten-free

Festive Striped Meringues: An Easy, Delicious Gift

Posted on December 19, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I admit it: I’ve been known to squeal and even get teary-eyed when making these meringues.  What can I say?  They’re just so pretty coming out of the pastry bag.  And after you’ve whipped them up and piped them onto … Continue reading →

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Three Lemons: A Pie In Reverse (Crisp Meringue Crust Filled With Lemon Custard)

Posted on November 14, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

A little over a year ago, my husband gave me a potted lemon tree for my birthday.  He’d long known how much I’d loved lemons.  (He’d also seen how jealous I’d been of our neighbors, whose prolific trees I’d pass … Continue reading →

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Sentimental Cereal: Easy Almond Bars

Posted on November 7, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I found out this week that my Grandma’s house has been sold.  It’s a strange sense of relief to see it go, and as my sister puts it, I hope the new owners end up with memories as sweet as … Continue reading →

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Party Cakes

Posted on October 10, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Cake signals celebration.  This is one of the most powerful reasons I enjoy baking so much.  Not only does the making process feel as creative as my bygone ceramics class did; the result makes life feel decorated and, of course, … Continue reading →

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Turkish Coffee Meringues

Posted on September 26, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I’ve always thought of Turkish coffee as a special occasion sort of drink.  It’s not just coffee: it’s extra robust coffee that’s often spiced, sweetened, and presented in pretty little mugs.  And beneath the way it’s served is the distinctive … Continue reading →

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