Mexican Chocolate Creme Brulee
I became obsessed with the idea of a Mexican chocolate creme brulee when I had friends over for dinner a couple of weeks ago. My best friend is pregnant and due very very soon, so I had to take advantage of being able to have her and her husband over before baby makes three! I … Read more
Orange and Red Wine Caramel Yogurt Parfaits
Remember that Sex and the City episode, where Carrie has started dating Mr. Big and made the #1 dating mistake by neglected her girlfriends? Well, I feel like I’ve done an OK job of keeping up with my girlfriends, yet the blog is the one that has suffered in my new relationship. I must say … Read more
Christmas: Cinnamon Rolls and a trip to San Diego
When I was growing up, and when my mom cooked more, she would always make cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. I don’t know how long it was a tradition, but it was enough to cement in my mind that cinnamon rolls are synonymous with Christmas morning. As the years went on, the labor of making … Read more
Chewy Vanilla Caramels
Nothing says the holidays like homemade treats. Despite loving to cook and entertain, it’s a bit ironic that I don’t typically turn to these homemade goodies at the holiday season. This year I was invited to kick off the holiday season with a friend and have a cooking/candy making extravaganza day. I had been itching … Read more
Cook the Book: Bread Pudding
Chapter: Custards and Puddings – Recipe: Bread Pudding Ok, technically this recipe is called The Coach House Bread and Butter Pudding, and Marion describes it as “the best bread pudding ever” quite the acclaim, if you ask me. In real life, it’s good. It’s really good. So creamy, yet kind of like clouds in your … Read more
