Author Archives: moonglowgardens

The Daily Palette

Posted on December 23, 2010 by moonglowgardens

The Daily Palette will be my new home starting January 1, 2011.  Please make a note of it.  Thank you!

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Kulinarya Cooking Club: Lenguas De Gato

Posted on December 19, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Happy Holidays and a big thank you to Kulinarya Cooking Club for taking me in.  For the month of December, KCC presents Homemade Food Gifts. I was stumped.  I could think of many different things yet could not start to … Continue reading →

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Gateau Le Sans Rival 2.0

Posted on December 19, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Wow, thanks for stopping by!  A few weeks ago, bursting with creativity (and probably running on sugar), my goddaughter Lala decided to take on Gateau Le Sans Rival.  Although I had made this torte a dozen times, directions-wise, there is … Continue reading →

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Caramel Apple Red Tea Macarons with Fleur de Sel Caramel Filling

Posted on November 21, 2010 by moonglowgardens

This month’s International Incident Party ingredient:  SALT Inspired by Pierre Herme’s Salted Caramel and Apple Macarons, I layered this creation using The Republic of Tea’s caffeine-free Caramel Apple Red Tea to flavor the shells. For the partially dried apples, I … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Chai Red Tea Macarons

Posted on October 25, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Dedicated to Linda (survivor) and to Steve’s Mom. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Mactweets Mac Attack Challenge No. 12, please allow me to introduce Pumpkin Chai Red Tea Macarons. A good balance of East and West plus all the goodness … Continue reading →

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Lavender Party

Posted on October 23, 2010 by moonglowgardens

With the strange weather we have been experiencing in California, my lavender harvest extended through fall.  You won’t hear me complaining. My sincerest thanks for the warm welcome. I usually divide and replant lavender this season to make room for … Continue reading →

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Matcharons: Double Green Matcha Tea Macarons

Posted on October 20, 2010 by moonglowgardens
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Lavender Macarons with Fig Balsamic Jelly

Posted on October 6, 2010 by moonglowgardens
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Ube {Purple Yam} Cashew Macarons with Mango Buttercream

Posted on October 5, 2010 by moonglowgardens
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For Lavender Macaron {Coming Soon}

Posted on October 1, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Harvesting Once the  color is bright and vivid, that is the time to start cutting. Cut the flower stems during the cool of the morning after the dew has dried. Both fresh and dried flowers and leaves are used in culinary … Continue reading →

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