September 2010

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice…From Teacup to Cupcake: Vanilla Chai Tea Cupcakes

Thursday, September 30, 2010

I love chai tea. Like, really. Like, you know how some people can’t go on without their coffee or something in them dies? Yeah. Me. Only with chai. The first time I ever had one was at Starbucks. Oh, Starbucks. My lost love, don’t fret, we’ll be united again someday. Anyway, since I don’t drink ...

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The Best. Ice Cream. Ever. (Even if You Don’t Like Coffee!) Espresso Mint Chip!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Ice cream here on the islands is expensive. Well, all dairy is, but ice cream especially. It’s also hard to come by. Not in the stores so much, but in shops. Stopping for a milkshake or a cone isn’t an easy task. To my knowledge, there’s only two ice cream shops on the island. For ...

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Super Easy, Warm-You-Up-Breakfast: German Apple Pancakes

Monday, September 27, 2010

This time of year always makes me want to make sweet, spicy, filling breakfasts. I don’t know what it is about cooler weather, but it just calls out for hot, special “treat” breakfasts – something to warm you from the inside out. Of course, there’s usually not much time for yummy breakfasts like that, what ...

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Easy Prep, Slow Cook, Fast Eat: Beef Stew

Friday, September 24, 2010

It would seem that Autumn has certainly fallen. Even here, in the islands, we’ve enjoyed a week, full of lovely breezes and cooler air. I’m not sure how long it’ll last for us, though. I’m pretty sure it’s the result of some storm activity, but I’m not complaining! Instead, I’m taking advantage of the Fall-ish air ...

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Sell Crazy Someplace Else, We’re All Stocked Up Here

Thursday, September 23, 2010

I need to get something off my chest. It’s just a little bit of crazy that I carry around with me. I know this is a food blog. I write about food that I make or eat, I photograph said food, and I share the recipes. I’ve deviated from that formula very little over the ...

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Is There Such a Thing as Health Conscious Baking?

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Over the last couple of weeks, I have received several emails concerning various questions about how to make a healthier treat. In some cases, the questions are pertaining to gluten allergies, others involve the question of low-carb baking, and still others are interested in lower cholesterol baking. As I explore new recipes and techniques, I ...

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Tutorial Tuesday: How to Make Beautiful Fondant Cakes

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Alright. So yesterday, I shared my big, fat cake flop. Today, I’m going to share how not to have a big, fat cake flop of your own. In case you didn’t see it or forgot what happened: It doesn’t look too terrible here. The sides are clearly melting, and you can just make out a ...

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CakeQuake TwentyTen and a Fondant Gopher Tutorial

Monday, September 20, 2010

I made a cake this weekend. A pretty tasty cake, it was, too. It was just plain vanilla, with vanilla frosting, and homemade marshmallow fondant. I made it for an acquaintance’s birthday. He’s a big golf fan, so his wife and I worked together and she came up with a cute idea for me to ...

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Endless Summer Lemon Bars

Friday, September 17, 2010

I’m having a hard time getting into the feel of Autumn this year. After all, yesterday it was 90 degrees here, with a heat index of almost 100! Personally, I’m a “seasons” kind of girl. Summer is wonderful, but I love Autumn, Winter, and Spring, and I’ll be missing them very much while we’re still ...

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Bread, What’s better: Easy or Delicious?

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Why not both?! When I was a little girl, I was obsessed with soft, white Wonder bread. I guess most kids are really. I used to like to squish it flat, tear it apart, and eat it plain. Now that I’m an adult, I can’t help but wonder why kids love that stuff so much. ...