by Brian | Sep 4, 2019 | Dessert Digest
This cake appears around the world, from London to Sydney. It is the perfect “Afternoon Tea” cake. The cake itself is fairly dense and is not frosted. Instead, the layers are separated by whipped cream, berry jam, and fresh berries. If fresh berries are...
![Perfect Party Cake [Vanilla and Lemon] from Dorie Greenspan](https://cookingbythebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wc-Perfect-Party-Cake-from-Dorie-Greenspan-1080x675.jpg)
by Brian | Aug 27, 2019 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
We were invited to a birthday party and were asked to bring a cake. I knew just the recipe I wanted and I looked for it on this blog. Strange. Not there. I know I blogged it. I went to my directory of recipes I have scanned in from books. No recipe. In fact, no...
by Brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
When people speak about Guinness, they just say Guinness, not beer. Guinness is a rich Irish stout beer. Stout? That just means strong. And strong Guinness is. When you take a sip, you know it is not Pabst Blue Ribbon. The flavor is so distinct and so intense,...
by Brian | Jun 13, 2019 | Recipes, TBT
Summer heat means the berries are ripe, rich and sweet. So, for this week’s TBT recipe here’s a Blueberry Crumb Cake that you can use 7X24. It’s great for breakfast, of course. Cake always is. Brunch? This can be the star. And at night, after...
by Brian | May 30, 2019 | Recipes, TBT
Today’s TBT recipe reflects my personal preferences. I have over 100 strawberry recipes here. Not all of them cocktails. And this one is very seasonal. While strawberries will be around for months, rhubarb won’t. So get baking and eating. Yes, olive oil...
