Whoopie pies actually have a short but sweet history at my house. I am not from the East Coast where they are a well loved traditional treat, nor did my grandmother make them from an old family recipe. I had never even heard of them until a few years ago when I saw my first [...]
Archive for July, 2011
A Personal “Thank You” Note and Apple Custard Cupcakes
Posted in Cupcakes, tagged apple cupcakes, apple custard cupcakes, apple custard tea cakes, Cupcakes by Pamela Clark on July 27, 2011 | 36 Comments »
A Thank You note to my daughter, Zoie: Dear Zoie, Thank you for being such a great daughter and thank you for these amazing apple custard cupcakes that you made to celebrate Dad and my anniversary.
An Apricot and Chocolate Chip Toast to Twenty Years!
Posted in Bread, tagged apricot chocolate chip bread, apricot nut loaf; apricot quick bread, Secrets of a Jewish Baker on July 22, 2011 | 37 Comments »
We just celebrated our twenty year anniversary. This soft but sturdy loaf of apricot and chocolate chip delightfulness was made to start our day as a sweet toast to our marriage. It’s a perfect summery change from banana bread and does not knock you out with sweetness.
Creamy, Dreamy Mango Flan and History Making Latin Inspired Caesar Salad Dressing
Posted in Other Desserts, Salads, tagged flan, mango flan, Mexican Caesar salad dressing on July 13, 2011 | 37 Comments »
It’s been awhile since I posted. That happens. Life happens. This flan is yum…especially with Kahlua generously poured over the top and finished with a dollop of whipped cream. I have to warn you though, while the texture is perfection and the flavor creamy and sweet, I really didn’t taste the mango. Just thought I’d [...]
Sip, then Dip the Ladies Tiramisu
Posted in No-bake Desserts, tagged tiramisu on July 6, 2011 | 36 Comments »
Yes, my mind has left the building(that’s nothing new), but no, I am not high on anything but life and just perhaps a teensy bit of Kahlua in my coffee. This summery no-bake, no–cook Tiramisu is my way of sticking my tongue out at the sit-in being staged by my oven and stove at the [...]
My Fourth of July Round Up…Recipes and Chefs to Inspire the Perfect Celebration
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Fourth of July meal ideas, Fourth of July Round-up on July 3, 2011 | 25 Comments »
Hi All, I have been L-A-Z-Y lately in the baking department because life just has other ideas than seeing me happily chirp away in my kitchen. So I have decided to share my ideal Fourth-Of-July Menu from the the Blogosphere. I have rudely stolen these photos from each one’s blog so I hope that’s OK [...]


