I'm breathing a huge sigh of relief tonight. After a few months of one problem after another on the back-end of this blog, everything is getting back to normal and L&A even got a makeover! Do you like it? The home page has the image gallery layout that I've always really liked and the ... Read More
Dark Chocolate and Salted Pretzel Tart
There's something about putting together a chocolate dessert that is so satisfying (lemon desserts, too, for that matter). For Easter lunch with my family I was asked to bring something sweet. A cake is what first came to mind but a few days before Easter I picked up my iPad and flipped ... Read More
Chocolate Caramel Blueberry Trifle
Though I generally lean towards simple, classic foods, putting a twist on an old favorite can be a treat for the taste buds, too. I've shared quite a few recipes here that I've left my mark on by putting what some might consider an unusual spin or two--but mostly, they've been well received. ... Read More
Vanilla Lemon Swirl Bars
During a quick visit to Anthropologie last week I picked up a cookbook dedicated to vanilla recipes. Of the two camps, vanilla and chocolate, I have always been loyal to the latter but lately I've found myself craving vanilla flavors. I believe that part of my aversion to vanilla as a child ... Read More
Europe 2012, Part 1: French Riviera (and an Apple-Chocolate Tart)
St. Jean Cap Ferrat was located on the other side of the peninsula, just another French Riviera town listed on the map when my husband and I decided to make Villefranche Sur Mer our base during a visit of the area two years ago. We were happy to chance upon Villefranche while doing research ... Read More
Cranberry Bars with Chocolate Shortbread Crust
The idea for these cranberry bars with a chocolate crust has been brewing for weeks. I'm part of a fun group of bloggers brought together by our love of chocolate. Each month we are challenged to pair chocolate with a special ingredient and this month, of course, it's cranberries. When the ... Read More
