Posted by Gabi on 24 December 09
When you are in the mood for a nice spicy gingerbread type cookie- these should do the trick. I made this batch for Winter Solstice this week so that’s why they’re decorated as suns. Cut them out in whatever shape you desire and decorate or sprinkle with sliced almonds. They are a touch of the [...]
Posted by Gabi on 23 December 09
This recipe came from my Aunt B as Raspberry Almond Thumbprints-one of our favourite all time cookies. In fact, we served these as part of a cream tea for our wedding reception. They are a delightful combination of short bread cookie with the almond playing a nice offset against the sweet-tartness of the jam center. [...]
Posted by Gabi on 4 November 09
As you can probably tell by now I am an almond paste addict. I love to put it in all sorts of baked goods. The problem is that at $9.00 for 8 ounces and up it can be rather expensive to buy and sometimes it is a bit past its prime as well. But luckily it is so easy [...]
Posted by Gabi on 26 August 09
Once, I remember well, my life was a feast where all hearts opened and all wines flowed. Jadis, si je me souviens bien, ma vie était un festin où s’ouvraient tous les coeurs, où tous les vins coulaient. -Arthur Rimbaud 1873 Nothing better than a fresh raspberry tart in a cookie crust unless it’s a [...]