Category Archives: Desserts

Apple Torte with Marzipan Crust

I love the tastes of Autumn and this yummy Apple Torte with Marzipan Crust is filled with some of Fall’s best flavours. Enjoy it with some vanilla ice cream,  a bit of Creme Anglaise or even a dollop of Creme … Continue reading

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Fresh Raspberry Tarts and a Fresh Start

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 … Continue reading

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Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

  In general I don’t care for commercially made strawberry ice cream- but the homemade stuff- that’s another thing altogether.  I bought a pound of organic strawberries and found a recipe for no-cook strawberry ice cream in Gourmet August 2009 -which … Continue reading

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Tyler Florence Fridays- Amaretto Chocolate Brownies from Stirring the Pot

I’m back on the TFF bandwagon this week and the recipe I’m serving up is from “Stirring the Pot”, by Tyler Florence -page #200- Amaretto Brownies.  I am a big Tyler cookbook fan so far- I’m sure I’ll be finding … Continue reading

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