There are many versions of these little fairy cakes or cuppies floating around, but this recipe is one of many that I fused together. I wanted real watermelon flavor to present itself—not an artificial metallicy imitation. I wanted them to be quick, I wanted them to be pretty and most importantly, wanted them to be…
Category: Desserts
What’s in that Melon?? I Ain’t Tellin’!! Watermelon Jello-Shots
What summertime fruit speaks to you loudly during a hot and steamy summer day? Watermelon preaches to me at full volume! Many of us know how to put various “spirits” in a fresh melon for a sweet, spiked treat for a beach or poolside party. However, today’s blog is dedicated to the bright pinkish red,…
Simplicity At Its Finest: Guanajuato, Mexico & Una Galleta
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…
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…
Macerate: A Berry By Any Other Name Is Always Sweeter…
Most of us know what marinating is, but what is macerating? It’s a simple, similar process, but the “soak subject” is always fruit. Macerating is the process of soaking fruit in sugar, juice, wine or herbs—and or the combination. Macerating softens and sweetens the fruit and also imparts a flavor of not only sweetness, but…
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…
The Twinkies Time Tube: A Cream-Filled, Spongy, Yellow Bite of History
Do you remember your first Twinkie? How old you were and how you felt after taking your first moist, sweet, creamy, lusciously spongy bite? No you’re not pathetic…most everyone on the planet remembers! How could we not? They were simply the best things on earth—at the time. Speaking of which, let’s enter the portal and…
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 …
Once Upon a Spice 