I have no complaints with this decorative dessert…who would?! It’s triple the chocolate for Fig Tree’s Bouche de Noel, or “yule log.” Savory powdered sugar sprinkled across whipped layers of moist Genoise cake, filled with rich chocolate mousse and a butter cream icing to top it all off.
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Les Dames’ coffee cake muffins
These muffins are a sort of individual streusel-topped sour cream coffee cake. Delicious!
Italian Hot Chocolate
Die-hard chocolate fans: this is a sinfully sweet drink. It comes from one of the great chocolate meccas of the world Turin (Torino), Italy.
Harvest Pumpkin-Pineapple Loaf
This sounds like a yummy recipe…perfect for a good brunch throughout the holidays!
Italian Hot Chocolate
Die-hard chocolate fans: this is a sinfully sweet drink. It comes from one of the great chocolate meccas of the world Turin (Torino), Italy. The Bicerin, as it’s known, dates back to 1763 at least. Thank God for the Italians! Boil the milk over medium heat. While waiting on the milk, pour the coffee into […]
Chocolate Cassata Cake
Dark, rich chocolate and orange complement each other so well. This delicious recipe comes for a website called Buttery Books.
Surprise Mom with These
The Pacific ocean, for me, is a total de-stresser. I can sit for hours…mesmerized by the waves. We recently visited Carmel to do just that and stumbled onto the most delightful ‘culinary boutique’ called Pastries and Petals.
Butternut Squash Mini Doughnuts with Caramel Sauce
Gooey and delicious, you will love these little delicacies from the Westin La Cantera.
Biga on the Banks Sticky Toffee Pudding
This is THE signature dessert at Biga on the Banks. Chef Bruce Auden gave me the incredible recipe, which I understand was inspired by his mother.
Auden Kitchen’s Grilled Meyer Lemon Pound Cake
This is an incredible lemon pound cake from Auden’s Kitchen
