When I finally decided on Lemon Meringue Tarts for the holiday weekend I knew I would have to offer another choice because not everyone in my family is a fan of citrus desserts.  It didn’t take me too long to

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A photo of Italian Desserts, Tartellette al Cioccolato e Caramello (Chocolate-Caramel Tarts) presented on white doilies.
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Posted on Saturday, 12th March 2011 by Grace

If you haven’t noticed, all I can think about lately is warmer weather.  It’s surprising because as I write this I am facing the window and all I can see are giant falling snowflakes.  But today is no different; I

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A photo a Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcake on a white cupcake stand with a jar of maraschino cherries and rainbow nonpareils in behind on a white rectangular dish.
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Posted on Thursday, 21st October 2010 by Grace

These sinfully delicious Chocolate Éclairs with Vanilla Bean Crème Patissière and Chocolate Ganache Glaze are sure to win the heart of any chocolate lover. An éclair is an oblong shaped pastry made with pâte à choux (choux pastry or pasta

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A close up photo of Chocolate Éclairs with Vanilla Bean Crème Pâtissière and Chocolate Ganache Glaze french pastries on a cooling rack.
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Posted on Monday, 19th July 2010 by Grace

Thank goodness, the weekend is over!  You won’t hear me say that very often but I really felt out of sorts this weekend with my son, Matt, off to Toronto. He made a comment just before leaving and it sat

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A photo of 3 devil's food cupcakes on a white dish.
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Posted on Monday, 24th May 2010 by Grace

I spent Sunday afternoon making Chocolate Thumbprints and Dark Chocolate-Almond Crackles for my niece’s (Vera) bridal shower.  I made Chocolate Thumbprints for the first time last year and everyone quite enjoyed them so I decided to make them again. The

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A close up photo of chocolate thumbprints on a white dish with white doiley on a blue patterned sheet of paper.
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