I love chocolate, but not all good desserts are chocolate. Before assuming that Valentine’s day means chocolate, consider branching out on a more unique, yet classic, route. This delicious almond cake comes courtesy of Amanda Hesser and is an almond-lover’s dream. … Continue reading
This is a Guest Post by my wonderful and very culinarily talented sister Martha Biddle. Martha is a knitter, baker, juice enthusiast, summer camp counselor, and aspiring psychologist. My favorite summer dessert is strawberry shortcake. While my girlfriend’s family make … Continue reading
I try to go out to Sag Harbor to visit my grandmother as often as I can during the summer. It’s wonderful to see her, escape from the city, and get some much needed beach time in. It’s also … Continue reading
I love the use of a savory herb in a sweet. Green tea ice cream and thyme biscotti are delicious, so why not try sage in shortbread? These cookies were adapted from a recipe on My Baking Addiction. They were … Continue reading
It is no secret that I am a big fan of adding alcohol to food. I’ve managed to incorporate red wine, rum, beer, vodka, white wine, and more into dishes ranging from steamed mussels to rum soaked blackberries. These pears are no … Continue reading
My sisters are both great at making ice cream but for some reason it has always intimidated me. I can clean a fish and make a killer chocolate soufflé but all of the steps in ice cream plus the large … Continue reading
You might not know this, but my sister is a dessert genius. Check out her STELLAR recipe for frozen lemon mousse that blows just about any restaurant desert out of the water! Frozen Lemon Mousse with Mint-Infused Berries (Serves 5) … Continue reading
As I write this I am alternating between typing and shoving spoonfuls of strawberry rhubarb goodness in my mouth. It’s just that good. I am not a big sweets eater and have even been known to buy a candy bar … Continue reading
