Posted on Thursday, 12th April 2012 by Grace

For me, choosing a favourite among classic desserts like Crème Caramel is nearly impossible. Sort of like swimming upstream…in Jell-O! However, this Crème Caramel is definitely in my “extra special” category because I added mascarpone cheese in the flan giving it a silky

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A photo of a French Dessert, Crème Caramel on a white dessert dish.
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Posted on Friday, 20th January 2012 by Grace

I was immediately inspired to make these Pots de Crème when I ran across a few unopened parcels from a “food prop” shopping spree I took a few months ago.  It was like Christmas all over again.  Every time I

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A photo of a French dessert, chocolate pots de crème served garnished with sweetened whipped cream.
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Posted on Friday, 28th October 2011 by Grace

I’m back with something special - Mocha Cupcakes with Chocolate Mousse Frosting.   I feel like it’s been months since I’ve been in the kitchen covered in flour with smears of chocolate on my face.  I hadn’t even had anything chocolate in

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A photo of 3 Mocha Cupcakes with Chocolate Mousse Frosting topped with a Whopper on a white rectangular dish.
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What do you make for dessert when your air conditioner is on the fritz in the middle of a heat wave? – A simple Italian dessert, Budino alla Vaniglia dressed up with a layer of Gelatina di Mirtilli (Blueberry Jelly)

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A photo of an Italian Dessert, Budino alla Vaniglia layered with Gelatina di Mirtilli (Blueberry Jelly) and topped with Salsa di Mirtilli (Blueberry Sauce) served on small white dessert dishes.
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Time just flew by this week; I can’t believe it’s the weekend already.  I’ve been busy baking all week.  I had a little mishap in the kitchen on Monday; I burned my hand terribly when I was deep frying Cannoli

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A photo of three Italian Cakes, Charlotte con Mousse di Cioccolato Bianco e Lamponi on a white dish, displayed in a row one behind the other.
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Posted on Friday, 27th May 2011 by Grace

With my niece’s (Natalie) bridal shower fast approaching my sisters and I have been busy in and out of the kitchen preparing for the special day.  We want our dessert table to be filled not only with traditional Italian Cookies

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A photo of two Italian Desserts, Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta with Port Cherry Sauce served on pink dessert dishes.
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Posted on Friday, 1st April 2011 by Grace

Back when I was in high school I worked for a small diner, Town Lunch, and our two most popular desserts were Chocolate Cream Pie and Cherry Cream Pie. Believe it or not my favourite was the Cherry Cream Pie

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A photo of three mini Chocolate Cream Pies served on small white dessert dishes placed in a row, one behind the other with the first one garnished with a dollop of Sweetened Whipped Cream and grated chocolate.
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Posted on Friday, 25th March 2011 by Grace

The sun is shining; it’s a beautiful day!  And I finally made these Mini Boston Cream Pies that I’ve been eyeing for months at Design Sponge.   A Brooklyn Pastry Chef, Penny Stankiewicz, submitted this magnificent dessert recipe. I love to

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A photo of three Mini Boston Cream Pie desserts served on white dessert plates.
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