Strawberry Cinnamon “Pop Tarts” or Hand Pies

My first pie recipe is a little unconventional, but are still ‘pies’ in every sense of the word. These tender, flaky pastries are unlike the cardboard-like styles you will find in your grocer’s cereal section. They are a perfect after school or night time snack as well. While these homemade, sparkling hand pies resemble those…

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Fresh Peach & Plum Galette

We say au revoir to France with an elegant kiss of sweetness… Sweet & luscious summertime Galette pronounced Ga-let, is a French name for “tart.” An open-faced pie of sorts which offers the full experience of  pie, but in delicate delicious bites filled with rich flavors. This tart is a favorite summertime dessert at our…

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Black & White Cupcakes & a little cookie history

Black & White Cookies aka Half moon cookies, half and half cookies and in Germany Amerikaners have always been an elusive, personal favorite of mine. Why elusive? Mostly because they are so difficult to find! However, when I do unearth them, I snatch up a dozen of the soft, hand-sized, yin and yang frosted shortbreads,…

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Raspberry Filled Yellow Fairy Cakes with Lemon Buttercream

So, what are Fairy Cakes anyway? Fairy cakes are not, as their name might imply, themed cakes designed and decorated to the liking of mystical, fantasy enthusiasts. They are, simply stated, smaller versions of cupcakes. They’re widely popular in the UK, and tend not to pile on the icing in the same way that American…

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The Best Pound Cake Recipe & First Pressed Vintage Recipe Dated 1796

Pound cake got its name from its original recipe, dating back to 1796, which called for a pound each of butter, eggs, sugar, and flour. A successful pound cake should be moist, buttery, dense yet light and full of flavor. Here’s the recipe I have used for years and the one that gets the most requests,…

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20 Minute Nutella Pecan Mascarpone Cheese Danishes

If you’re looking for a quick, easy and delicious breakfast or snack, this would be it!  The use of good quality, canned croissant pastry makes this recipe come together very quickly.  My favorite canned pastry is from Trader Joe’s; the flavor is mild & buttery and all of the ingredients are readable and understood. Frozen,…

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The Fast Food of Italy: #1 Ranked Friggitoria Vomero!

In Naples, Friggitoria Vomero is a small corner shop near the shopping district of Chiaia that sells some of the finest fried food in Naples. From deep-fried stuffed calzones to puffy, cheesy arancini to frittatine da maccheroni (fried pasta and egg), this is a great place to grab a quick, cheap snack or take-out lunch….

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Glazed Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins

Cinnamon sugar donuts in the form of a muffin! Really, these taste just like cinnamon cake donuts drizzled with vanilla glaze! While they are not calorie free they are low in fat, but are in no way lacking in flavor. Perfect in the early morning with your favorite cup of steaming coffee, in the afternoon with…

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