by Brian | Dec 9, 2015 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Around this time of year, there is a tendency to “go for it” when it comes to desserts. That chocolate roulade or the extra-dense pumpkin pie topped with cinnamon flavored whipped cream. Even our cookies get a holiday coating of extra stuff. Here, there...
by Brian | Dec 4, 2015 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“Where is the 8 by 8 pan?” Suzen asked me. “There, right there, in that stack in your hand,” I answered. She was holding a big collection of baking pans. She had a frustrated look on her face. “Ya think!” she responded with angst....
by Brian | Oct 28, 2015 | Recipes, Thanksgiving
And now it begins. My wife and I rarely fight, but late October and into November is our debate season. We are focusing on what to serve during Thanksgiving week when we are feasting with friends and family. Each year now we want something new to adorn the table. We...
by Brian | Sep 3, 2015 | Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest, Recipes
Some foods are just American. Apple pie, chocolate chip cookies, … Ah, well, about that pie. There is tart tartine from France which is certainly a forerunner of our treat — and to be truthful a good tartine can give a good apple pie a very strong run for...
by Brian | Apr 22, 2015 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“We’re making this,” Suzen announced. We had a family dinner to attend and, as usual, our contribution was dessert. I had a Roasted Banana Bread Pudding in mind, because I always bring chocolate and I was feeling guilty about that...
