by Brian | Jun 28, 2013 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
So, I begin with a mea culpa. I have a tough time frosting cakes. Mine never look like the ones in the book and it was the picture in the book that first drew me to this recipe. But then there was more. If you read this blog, you know that I am a sucker for roulades,...
by Brian | Jun 21, 2013 | Restaurant Reviews
The 4th of July approaches. Dessert is needed. There is nothing more American than blueberry pie on the 4th of July. For this treat, which we tested last weekend, Suzen turned to Great Pies and Tarts by Carole Walter. Carole is a friend, a wonderful author, and truly...
by Brian | Jun 12, 2013 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
I was in error yesterday. The Strawberry Balsamic and Olive Oil Upside Down Cake was fine, but my description of the version that Suzen was so proud of – well, I did not do justice to her version. Cooking by the Book works very closely with Center for Celiac Disease...
by Brian | Jun 6, 2013 | Cookie Jar, Recipes
I first blogged this recipe three years ago. It’s a childhood favorite that I keep returning to. This time, though, I used one of the options: adding a cup of shredded coconut. A very good cookie was elevated to sweet perfection. This cookie recipe has three...
by Brian | May 3, 2013 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
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