Nestled in the mountains of the Sierra de Guanajuato lies the striking, colorful majestic city of Guanajuato, Mexico. The city was founded in 1554 next to one of the richest silver mining areas of Mexico. The 16th-century mining boom led to the construction of beautiful haciendas and fine colonial buildings. Guanajuato streets and many multicolored…
Category: Dessert
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
These charming, petite, portable shortcakes are an ideal treat for family get-togethers, parties, BBQs, bridal showers or even an afternoon tea. They are very easy to put together and the secret is to place fresh sliced berries in between the frosting—the sweetness from the frosting serves as the sugar for these luscious cakes so no macerating…
Stylish S’Mores Cupcakes
Today’s recipe is my cupcake version of S’Mores with an elegant twist. Sweet, dense but moist, buttery, graham cakes filled with creamy marshmallow centers, topped with milk chocolate marshmallow butter cream frosting. Delightful with a capital “D”! They’re fun to make, a little involved, but home made is always worth the effort. S’Mores cuppies are…
Homemade Strawberry Cinnamon “Pop Tarts” or Hand Pies
These tender, flaky pastries are unlike the cardboard style you will find in your grocer’s cereal section. While they resemble those of the “Pop” style, they are full of flavor, buttery and bursting with real fruits. Pick and choose your fillings–even go “nuts” and add a nut butter or even chocolate along with your favorite…
Fresh Georgia Peach Pie
To me, nothing says “summer” more than a fresh peach pie. I remember summer times at our family’s cottage by the lake and the fresh fruit orchards that paved the way. There’s nothing like a bursting, ripe freshly plucked peach—the sweet, sensual juiciness dripping from your chin. Heaven, just as the simplicity of a slice…
Pie: America’s Top 10 Favorites
Today’s Blog is straight up, plain and simple. A list of America’s Top 10 Favorite pies: In descending order. While I tend to agree with this poll, tomorrow’s blog will be devoted to my personal favorite—which didn’t make the cut, but will not be denied! 🙂 Ten Nine Eight Seven Six …
Raspberry Creme Bostonian Pie with Chocolate Ganache
Indulge in this rich, traditional English turned Bostonian cake made with a fantastic combination of yellow cake, raspberry cream and chocolate ganache. Serve as a special after-dinner delight with a steaming cup of cappuccino or British tea. Heaven! Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3…
Three “C” Oatmeal Pecan Cremes
This is the product of accidentally sticking my finger in the center of a cookie while removing them from the oven. A marred cookie remains one unless you fill it. So, a light bulb went off and I told myself “fill them with butter cream frosting!” These delicious little bites quickly became a household and…
Are You a Cookie Monster? Allow Me to Introduce You to Ruth!
What do Toll House and Ruth Wakefield have in common? They were both formally introduced to Nestle for one. Ruth, wife, mother, former dietitian, author, baker and tourist lodge owner, made a boo boo in Whitman, Massachusetts on a cold winter’s day in her kitchen at the “Toll House Inn” in 1937—so she’s the first…
Luscious Lemon Blueberry Scones
This is a simple, quick and easy recipe to make on lazy weekend mornings alone or with the kids. This will produce consistent flaky, buttery, soft-centered, bakery quality scones time and again. Mix and match dried fruits, different citrus zests and even some chocolate morsels; white or dark. Perfect plain or topped with butter, preserves,…
Once Upon a Spice 