So, how was your (long) 4th of July weekend? It was a bit crazy for us. But fun. As I mentioned in my previous post, we had quite a bit of driving going on. James slept through most of it, which was a huge relief. I basically spent all day Friday cooking for our trip…
Dessert
Russian Cream (Sour Cream Panna Cotta) with Vanilla Rhubarb Compote
The first time I had Russian Cream was almost four years ago. Reuben’s aunt had a celebration for all the years she had spent working as a cook at a Russian camp, and we were invited! Lucky us. I can’t recall many details of the menu (it was delicious!), but the dessert was certainly memorable….
Seed Cake
This post was originally published on May 4, 2010, on Cooking for Seven “I don’t mind some cake – seed-cake, if you have any.” “Lots!” Bilbo found himself answering, to his own surprise; and he found himself scuttling off…to a pantry to fetch two beautiful round seed-cakes which he had baked that afternoon for his…
Egg-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse
Can I be done being pregnant yet? It feels like this baby has been inside of me FOREVER. I’m excited to meet our little bundle of joy. And to be finished with this big belly. My due date is only a week and a half away! My midwife thought I would go into labor soonish,…
Chai Spiced Doughnuts + New Christmas Traditions
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeItMerrier #CollectiveBias Christmas is a magical time of year for me. The days are colder, and everything feels so cozy. The newness of winter still gives a sense of wonder when I walk outside. All of the lights…
Easy Baked Pumpkin Custard with Nutmeg Whipped Cream
This Baked Pumpkin Custard is so easy – just mix everything together and pour into ramekins. No pie crust required! I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is next week already! We have had such a mild November. Highs in the 50s and 60s. It feels more like October! It just doesn’t seem that I’ve been able…
Raspberry Clafoutis
Note: this post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I have seen clafoutis recipes floating around the internet and in cookbooks for years. But I never made one. Probably partly because I had no idea what one was, and partly because I had no clue how to pronounce it. The other day I…
Tiramisu Ice Cream
Ah, the things toddlers say. The hard question start early. The other day, Helen wanted to know, “Who made God, Mommy?” She asked this question again and again, no matter if I answered her or not. We took her to the county fair last weekend. I was talking about getting an “Uffda-Taco” (this is a…
Mixed Summer Fruit Cobbler
A couple of weeks ago, Reuben’s family went on vacation and asked if we’d be willing to look after their chickens and harvest their ripe produce. Well, of course we agreed. There’s nothing quite like freshly laid eggs and raspberries eaten right off the bush. Helen and I walked the half mile (or so –…
Triple Lemon Naked Layer Cake with Edible Flowers
This Triple Lemon Naked Layer Cake has lemon in three places: the cake, the lemon curd filling, and the frosting! I have always wanted to make a cake decorated with flowers. I’ve admired many a blogger’s gorgeous creation. So, when the folks at Marx Foods contacted me and offered edible flowers for me to play…