Monthly Archives: December 2010
Homemade Vanilla Extract: Winners!
I would like to start off by saying that I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. Amongst other things, I was the recipient of an Urban Cheesecraft kit, a shiny new immersion blender, and a handmade cherry pizza peel of … Continue reading
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Mint & Raspberry Patties
I’ve been seeing recipes for homemade peppermint patties recently, which I find very exciting. But you know what I like better than peppermint? Regular ol’ mint. When I set out to make these candies, I envisioned something akin to an … Continue reading
Posted in candy, chocolate, edible presents
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Homemade Vanilla Extract: Giveaway!
Way back in mid-October, I’d already decided on the treat-trifecta I would be doling out to friends and family during the holidays: vanilla extract, handmade orecciette, and candied citrus peels. It is currently t-minus 3 days to christmas, and I … Continue reading
Posted in basics, easy-peasy, edible presents
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Gingerbread & Lemon Cookie Sandwiches
Around this time last year, I discovered that lemon and gingerbread are quite the tasty combination. There’s something about the tangy citrus flavor that compliments the spiciness of the ginger perfectly. And while gingerbread men are pretty cute, so are … Continue reading
Posted in citrus, cookies, dessert
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Lemon Curd
Last Sunday was a bit of a bake-a-thon for me, yielding, amongst other things, coconut macaroons and leaving me with a number of leftover egg yolks. The last time I made macaroons, I used the leftover yolks for pudding. This … Continue reading
Posted in butter, citrus, dessert, easy-peasy
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