The ultimate birthday cake! This treat had the perfect balance of deliciously moderate sponge without being too sweet. The homemade blackberry jam is worth the little effort required to set this cake over the top. I do not consider myself a fan of blackberries or lavender, but they were sweetened and worked really well together. …
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There are times when everyone deserves to treat themselves. What that means, should be determined by the individual. This cake is for the moment you decide you deserve a treat beyond the local bakery. My husband and I concluded that cookies and cream is a match made in Heaven. It is hard to resist. Like …
Every baker should know how to create a moist and decadent cake. The real challenge is making cake light in all sense of the word. There is a shift in culture away from the sugary treats of the past to healthier options. We all still want treats, but we also go to the gym and …
After much cajoling and encouraging, I was unable to convince one of my colleagues to try my ice creams. Turns out she is lactose-free. Well, of course I could not leave her out of the fun. Time for dairy-free versions! She admitted that she is not a fan of fruit. Um, excuse me? I suggested …
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There was a meme I saw recently that discussed things with misleading names. I refer to them as things that aren’t themselves. For example, mountain goats aren’t actually goats. It is a berry sad day when we each go through the life changing event of learning that strawberries and blueberries do not actually fall into …
I have been blessed with courageous and kind colleagues. When I dare to try a recipe that I was inspired to write and make, they ignore the warning signal altering them of danger. They flock to the breakroom and assist me in reducing the carbs and sugar in my home. I am grateful for their …
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Today is my ice cream anniversary! I have been making ice cream for one year now. Looking over all the months of making frozen desserts, there are some months which are better for making ice cream than others. There is some debate on whether we experience all four seasons in the South. We might have …
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I was reminiscing on my first encounter with my now favorite fruit – lychee. I studied abroad in college (check out my blog post on ViewPoints blog for more about that adventure) and a few of us went to Munch, Germany for our first long weekend. There were three Russian ladies, two Aussies, and my …
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My colleague’s husband is turning 30 (“scoring 3 perfect 10’s”) and had a birthday extravaganza today. In lieu of a present, I made 5 flavors of ice cream for his party. The ice cream bar was a hit, and this matcha green tea got the most votes for “favorite”. It wasn’t quite as strong as …
Ice cream is part of my history and I hope it becomes part of yours.
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