“The longing for sweets is really a yearning for love or “sweetness.” Marion Woodman Cookbook “Zoe Bakes Cakes” By Zoe Francois https://zoebakes.com/ I give this recipe a five out of five stars! Raspberry Angel Food Cake 1 1/2 Cups Superfine Sugar – Divided 1 Cup plus 1 Tablespoon Cake Flour 1 Tbsp Corn Starch 1 Pinch Kosher Salt 6 oz …
Strawberry Puree
Strawberry garden really coming into it’s own right now! Strawberry Macarons anyone? Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It’ll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they’ll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields… and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. …
Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake FOR THE CRUST: 1 (9 0z) package of famous chocolate wafers or other dark chocolate cookie 5 tablespoon (75 ml) melted butter FOR FILLING: 2 (8 oz) containers (460g) of whipped cream cheese 2 whole eggs 3 egg yolks ¾ cup (150 g) of sugar 1 (15 oz) can (420g) of pure pumpkin puree ¼ teaspoon (1.25 …
Baked Lemon Tart ~ Tarte au Citron
I just have to say….. this is by far the best pastry I have ever made. I totally reeks of summer! My mouth is salivating just thinking about how wonderful this lemon tart tasted, from its light buttery crust to the magnificent burst of citrus lemon flavor that it packs in your mouth. Seriously it will make you almost pucker …
Red Raspberry Simple Syrup
Raspberries + Sugar + Water + Lemon Juice Boil + Sieve = Delectable Raspberry Syrup Add Red Raspberry and Simple Syrup to Champagne glass, splash with Champagne. Enjoy!
Stephenson’s Old Apple Farm
Several years ago, I lived in Kansas City Missouri with my brother Andrew. We went to Stephenson’s Old Apple Farm Restaurant. It left a lasting impression on me as it was a quaint, country-style restaurant, built to resemble a red barn on the outside and it was inviting and comfortable. Located in the eastern section of Kansas City, it offered …
Momma’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
14 Pineapple slices or pieces to equal, fresh or canned 14 Sweet Cherries 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed) 1/2 cup pecan halves 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup of sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour 1/4 cup of sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon …
Honey Sweetened Black Cherry Preserves
Honey Sweetened Black Cherry Preserves 8 cups black cherries pitted – you can also use frozen cherries if you do not have fresh 1/4 cup water – if you use frozen, do not add additional water Juice of one large lemon (1/4 cup) 3/4 cup honey – raw or otherwise, it’s all good 2 tsp almond extract – this really …
Sourdough Bread
Hopefully you have taken the time to read through my Sourdough Bread Starter post because this is the beginning stages of creating my Sourdough Bread. Long story short, I have done some research on the healthy components of Sourdough Bread and making it with what I am is called “Natural Yeast” not “Fast Acting Yeast”. There are thousands of websites …