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
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
Caramel Apple Crepes
Aside from a couple of outings, I've been hiding out in my kitchen all weekend. It's rained hard the last few days but Mother Nature seemed most furious last night. The wind blew hard and howled all night, drowning out the cries of my poor cat who had some business to take care of outside. ... 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 ... Read More
Chocolate Pound Cake
A few years ago I discovered my neighborhood used book store. It's a not-so-tiny-but-still-cozy place with a steady stream of previously-loved books flowing in. I don't know why it took me so long to realize that it would be a wonderful source for old cookbooks--maybe I feared that I'd hurt ... Read More
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