Archive for the ‘Desserts’ Category

April 15, 2010

Double Chocolate Indulgence

By in Desserts

Double Chocolate Indulgence

Would I call this a chocolate cookie?  It’s airy and crisp on the tender surface, deeply cake-soft inside, and it’s dotted with wicked, molten chocolate hotspots throughout.   Having only one is not an option.  Cookie?  It’s more of a dark seduction. This is the kind of recipe to splurge on the finest chocolate, because you might be making [...]

February 16, 2010

Pink Ladies and Other Candidates

By in Desserts, Fruit

I’ve been experimenting this week to maximize the deliciousness in a menu I’m cooking for somone’s 40th birthday party on Friday.  I love this menu so much!  It’s meant to be munchies, but for people who like interesting flavors.  Fun, fun, fun! Apple slices with salted caramel dip will be one of the sweets.  I chose this item [...]

November 22, 2009

Gorgeous Glut of Cupcakes

By in Desserts, Food Photography

My friend Ammi loves baking so much that she has often celebrated her own birthday by baking herself a cake.  The whole experience makes her happy, from finding a recipe to try, to taking the first bite with friends.  It’s inspired me for several years and has caused me to want to bake cakes, too.  Since Ammi [...]