I’m not sure if it’s the cold weather or the fact that I have A LOT of idle time with my kids this winter vacation week but, we’ve loved making “No Bake” sweets in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been cooking a bit but, it's more enjoyable constructing delectable treats that are simple to make. Today it's Chocolate Cake Truffles. Mom was celebrated for her seemingly complicated desserts, save the Earthquake Cookies and Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf. She'd whip out the three-layer tortes or the hazelnut roles, but I don’t remember her … [Read more...]
July 4th: Whoopie Pies
July 2, 2016 By Leave a Comment
July 4th is a day of celebration. And, what better way to get in the holiday spirit than to make some Red, White and Blueberry Whoopie Pies? For me, Whoopie Pies remind me of my summers at camp in the back woods of Maine where Whoopies (or Moon Pies) are a celebrated beach treat. A few summers ago I first attempted to make Mom’s Whoopie Pie recipe I found in her archives. It needed to be made entirely from scratch—from the cake-like exterior to the creamy interior (which used raw eggs). And, while they didn’t look exactly as I had … [Read more...]
Father’s Day : No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie
June 19, 2016 By Leave a Comment
It’s hard to stomach using the oven when the outside temperatures are starting to rise. That’s why any recipe that contains the words “No Bake” in the title should be your go to dessert, especially if you're hosting a party. After much success with my No Bake Chocolate Pie, I’ve now come to learn that No Bake is synonymous with No Hassles too! It’s important to take advantage of cherries since they have a very short growing season–summer is their peak. With so many bountiful farm stands in my neighborhood, it isn't hard to pick a … [Read more...]
Cherry Vanilla Bean Clafouti
June 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Baking was my savior today. After having gone to one "Moving Up" ceremony for kid, I found myself racing around my apartment kitchen, scavenging for all the ingredients to recreate the Cherry Clafouti recipe that for some reason, always marks the end of the school year, and brings me much comfort. As my kids keep getting older (not me!) maybe baking is my way keeping them in my nest? I still love nurturing them with food, especially home-baked goods. There's no better feeling than to watch them sit down at the table, devour a dish, … [Read more...]
