Pierre Herme’s Chocolate Eclairs are a “Choux In” for the Daring Bakers!
Posted on August 31, 2008 - Filed Under Daring Bakers, Cocktails, tea treats, blog events, Desserts, Appetizers, Recipes | 29 Comments
It’s that time again and I’m just getting my post up for today’s reveal of this month’s Daring Bakers’ Challenge. This month our hosts are the lovely and talented Meeta of “What’s for Lunch, Honey?” and Tony of Olive Juice. The recipe is Chocolate Eclairs by Pierre Herme and consists of three elements: a choux […]
Ukrainian Cherry Bars (Chereshnyanyk)
Posted on August 26, 2008 - Filed Under Desserts, tea treats, Cookies, Recipes, Cakes, Hearth and Home, Uncategorized | 5 Comments
I’ve written a bit about my Mum’s side of the family (the mostly English-Scottish by way of the South tradition), but I’ve also been exploring another part of my heritage. My Dad’s Mom (Grandma Christine) was born in Canada to Ukrainian immigrants I think by way of Austria. They owned a wheat farm in Manitoba. […]
Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Topped Buttermilk Coffee Cake
Posted on August 17, 2008 - Filed Under Breads, Breakfast, tea treats, Desserts, Recipes, Cakes | 7 Comments
It finally occurred to me somewhere along the way that a great hostess gift for a Saturday night dinner party might be a coffee cake that might make breakfast the next morning an easy treat. Nothing like wearing yourself out giving a great party only to face an empty larder the next morning when you’re in no mood […]
Pecan Pie Bars for a family party
Posted on August 12, 2008 - Filed Under tea treats, Desserts, Cookies, Recipes, Hearth and Home | 10 Comments
Two weeks ago Sunday, my Mom and her three sisters and most of their children gathered for the first large family party we’ve held in a while. The occasion was a visit from my Aunt Sallie and Uncle Jim who live in Michigan. (Hi there -it was great to see you- glad you made the trip!) I had […]
