Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Vegetable Matter: Double Apple Bundt Cake

Vegetable Matter: Double Apple Bundt Cake

Joy the Baker » Blog Archive » Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

Joy the Baker » Blog Archive » Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

Croquer à Pleines Dents: Chocolate Pavlovas and a Weekend of Firsts

Croquer à Pleines Dents: Chocolate Pavlovas and a Weekend of Firsts

My Neice Allissa & My Mom (70 years later)


My beautiful niece Allissa posted a new pic of her with her new baby yesterday and it startled me.  A pic I have on my dresser of my mom taken in about 1940 flashed to my mind.  I brought it in this morning and scanned it.  I think they bear an amazing resemblance.

In the kitchen with Nick...: Raspberry Mascarpone Tart is a piece of Heaven with every bite

In the kitchen with Nick...: Raspberry Mascarpone Tart is a piece of Heaven with every bite

Monday, June 28, 2010

Chocolate Chip Habanero Muffins


Using the worlds hottest Peppers the Habanero, these Chocolate Chip Muffins were very different.  They were very creamy and moist and also very chocolatey.  After a bite or two the heat came up and kicked you in the teeth and made for a most unusual flavor.  A nice conversation piece anytime and easy to make.

Ham Breakfast Braid

My staff is always asking for food instead of baking goods so I decided to give them a breakfast treat.  This started with a base of Crescent rolls that I laid out and put soft scrambled eggs on top.  I then layered Sharp Cheddar Cheese and Swiss Cheese on top and braided over the crescent dough.  This really turned out delicious and everyone loved it.

Baking 101 « Kitchen Confidante

Baking 101 « Kitchen Confidante

Bourbon Peach French Toast. | How Sweet It Is

Bourbon Peach French Toast. How Sweet It Is

Good Food, Good Wine and a Bad Girl: Recipe Rewind #3 - Mom's Marshmallow Cake

Good Food, Good Wine and a Bad Girl: Recipe Rewind #3 - Mom's Marshmallow Cake

Good For What Ails You. « Hot Polka Dot

Good For What Ails You. « Hot Polka Dot

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Peanut Butter Bacon Blondies

Of all the terrible and sinful things I have done in my lifetime, making this gets a rating.  As if Brownies and Blondies aren't calorific enough! Well 6 strips of Maple Bacon in the batter and 6 strips decorating the top amounts to major overload! And I thought Crack Pie was bad.  WOW  this is truly an amazing and delicious treat.  All the credit goes to my dear blogger friend Jessica who came up with this amazing concoction.  If you are looking for ways to have your ministry grow (pun) subscribe to her blog.  She will have you laughing and crying and share some interesting stories and delicious recipes.  I am an avid fan and as you can see she is beautiful and thin*  I always said never trust a thin chef, however she does break tradition on that one.

*A workout maven (fitness trainer) who probably NEEDS the calories and had them burned off by noon anyway.  Don't you just hate her already?

(Love you Jessica!)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Ice Cream | Mission: Food

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Ice Cream Mission: Food

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Mocha Buttercream Chocolate Espresso Cake

 Today is Robbie Baker's Birthday and he's the ultimate Mocha fan.  I decided to make him this Mocha Buttercream Chocolate Espresso Cake which as Espresso in the batter, an Espresso Glaze brushed on each layer and an Espresso Buttercream Frosting.  Here is a link to the recipe for those interested.