Vanilla and chocolate-coco meringues
I did a lot of finishing and such for Thanksgiving dishes, but because I’ve been sick all week, was only solely responsible for dessert. I…
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Chocolate-pear charlotte
Even though this is a no-bake dessert, I’ve noticed that now that we’re into November, I am definitely more and more eager to bake. It’s…
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A trip to Confiserie Florian
I am in France for a couple more days and was lucky enough to go to the Confiserie Florian in Le Pont sur Loup the…
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Chili for a rainy day
I went to Cincinnati last month and they are quite particular about their chili there. I got a ‘secret spice’ pack and set to work…
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A trip to the chocolate factory
Last night Val and I went to an Edible Brooklyn event that promoted local food producers – our part included a tour of the magical…
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Boehms Candy Factory
No visit anywhere – as far as I am concerned – would be complete without a visit to the candy factory. Boehms Chocolate in Issaquah…
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Christmas dinner
Merry Christmas, everyone! As much as any big holiday, this is an occasion to come together, eat together, be thankful for most of the past…
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boozy brownies
(not really all that boozy though there is some maceration* involved). These brownies are great. You know why? Because they are easy, delicious, low on…
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Very chocolate chocolate cookies
For my friend’s baby shower this month, I decided to bake some cookies. And what mother-to-be (and, actually, father-to-be, as well) doesn’t like chocolate cookies?…
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Photos from the International Chocolate Festival – Obidos, Portugal
My friend Elena sent me these pictures from a really serious chocolate festival in Portugal. Enjoy! This is good for scale reference! Fresh strawberries with…
