Tag Archives: spice

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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Orange Cardamom Cookies

Posted on January 10, 2013 by ButterSugarFlowers

While planning my annual holiday baking menu several years ago, I found myself pondering the exquisite versatility of cardamom: an ingredient I’d tasted as it splendidly sang in both savory and sweet treats alike.  Before I knew it, I added … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Slice of Egg Nog (Cake)

Posted on December 5, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

Here is a cake I created as a tribute to one of my favorite seasonal treats.  As the holidays near, I find myself anxiously awaiting the arrival of egg nog — anticipating its rich, creamy sweetness and the way it … 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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Fresh Tomato Spice Cake

Posted on September 19, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

It’s been hard not to notice the abundance of tomatoes in season lately.  I’ve seen vibrant varieties of colors and shapes at farmers markets, grocery stores, and gardens of green-thumbed friends.  They whisper that summer is sneaking away as the … Continue reading →

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