Category Archives: Desserts

Gateau Le Sans Rival 2.0

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

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

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

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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Lychee Bundt Cake

With all the bad press eggs continually get as of late, I decided to do some baking today concentrating on the EGGciting possibilities only eggs can bring.  Perhaps a series on eggs will ensue, and to start I would like to … Continue reading

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