To me, tapioca pudding has a homey appeal that makes me think of summertime at my grandparents’ house as a child. My grandma would make a batch of it and cover it with slices of succulent fresh peaches, and usually always a dollop of Cool Whip for good measure.If you are usually put off by…
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Lemon-Mascarpone Mini Tarts with Summer Berries
In one of my recent trips to Bed, Bath and Beyond, I stumbled upon some fun scalloped mini tart pans in various sizes that I absolutely had to have. I’ll admit it: I had no idea what I would do with them, but they were too cute to pass up. Fast forward a week or…
Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
When it came time to choose the dessert I wanted for Mothers’ Day this year, it wasn’t even a contest. As a self-proclaimed chocoholic (a condition I inherited from my sweet mother!), there is nothing more deliciously, sinfully decadent than the gorgeous confection I’m sharing today: Flourless Chocolate Cake. This cake is incredibly easy to…
Donut Bunny Pops (Easter Creative Carousel!)
If you’re on the hunt for a last-minute Easter treat that will delight little ones of all ages, these donut bunny pops might just be the ticket. What I love most about these donut pops is that they use as their foundation a ready-made, readily available ingredient (store-bought mini donuts) and they allow you to…
Cream-Filled Carrot Cake Muffins
Maybe it’s because Easter = bunnies and bunnies = carrots, but something about springtime makes me crave carrot cake. When I came across a recipe for some very yummy carrot cake muffins at King Arthur Flour a couple of months ago, I banked the idea away for future reference. This morning, I made a…
Tangy Strawberries and Cream
Happy weekend eve, my friends! For some of y’all, I’m sure the little culinary tip I’m sharing today is completely ordinary and something you’ve been doing for ages. If you’re in that boat, bear with me here, because I have to spread the word to those who haven’t ever heard of this before.Today’s tip might very…
Cherry-Almond Coffee Cake
In the culinary world, there are some flavors that simply belong together, and for me, cherry and almond are two of those. In this Cherry-Almond Coffee Cake, the fragrant sweetness of almond coupled with bright, tart cherry flavors results in a richly decadent treat that pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea. And…
Buttermilk Pie
The moment I see fresh berries popping up in the supermarket, I find myself dreaming of all of the yummy ways to showcase the sweet little gems. Pound cakes, cobblers and shortcake are obvious contenders, but one of my absolute favorites is actually the least likely of all: Buttermilk Pie. As is typical of chess…
Homemade “Instant” Hot Chocolate
It’s the little things that make life so special, like sitting down to a cup of hot chocolate with my son after he gets off the school bus on wintry afternoons. I love the concept behind instant hot cocoa, but it falls flat with me for two reasons: 1) it just doesn’t taste as good…
Candy Cane Whoopie Pies and Presentation Ideas (Swell Noel Idea #8)
Swell Noel Idea #8 The darling Summer from Sumo’s Sweet Stuff is in the house today sharing a delectable treat and some terrific ways to package it! Take it away, Summer!***Hello everyone! I’m Sumo! Well, my real name is Summer, but my husband nicknamed me Sumo when we were dating. (Yes, I still married him!) I…