Coffee Cream Liqueur

During the holidays, my honey can drink egg nog like no one else can. By far, it’s one of his favorite guilty pleasures. Adult beverage version or otherwise, he loves it. Southern Comfort brand easily tops both of our list of favorites. But, he loves it all. Egg nog, milk […]

Maple Leaf Sundae

When you’re tucked in for a chilly night, curl up by the fire and balance the heat with a soft ice cream sundae. Let the ice cream its on the counter for 5-10 minutes before scooping. This way the ice cream will be perfectly soft and melty as you take […]

Cinnamon Crumb Cake

Crunchy crumbs straight out of the oven with tender fluffy cake on the bottom, but, wait! You’ll want to wait about an hour to eat this cake. It was a pleasure to eat warm with the light, flaky crumbs melting under my bite. Sweet cinnamon cake and a good cup […]

Masa Real — Version Two

This version is a bit more tender, soft, and fluffier than a traditional Masa Real. I love both versions. But, I must confess, this version is my current favorite.

Masa Real

8 Tablespoons butter, soft 2 eggs 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/4 cups of sugar […]

The Roses Are Gone

We missed most of the full blooming roses this year. But, we were able to enjoy the buds and some of the full flowers. The fragrance was nothing short of heavenly in the back yard.

The alpine strawberries have been sprouting nicely. But, something is eating the tender […]

Do You Know Your Coffee?

Sure, you can make a pot of coffee. I love a good cup. But, there are so many other choices. Most of them start with a shot or two of espresso.

Espresso

Hot water forced under pressure through finely ground coffee

Cappuccino

April 18th, 2013 | Category: Breakfast, Cocktails & Libations, Coffee, Favorite Ingredients, Recipe, Snacks, Sweets | Leave a comment

Buttermilk Scones

It’s so easy.

In under 30 minutes from start to finish, we had warm scones in our hands and ready to be devoured. This super simple recipe takes almost no effort. And, the payoff? Seriously good scones that rival a certain major coffee shop chain in your very […]

Masa Real

Masa Real

Don’t ask me to explain the name. I’m told it has no real (ha! real… oh, nevermind I’m tired) translation. But, make no mistake. This is one of the best things you’ll ever put in your mouth. Seriously.

In our experience and to the […]

Biscotti con Pignoli

Biscotti con Pignoli

In our house, these are devoured at light speed. And, snack time nibbles quickly turn into meals after a cookie or two too many. So… Fair warning! Be prepared to spend some extra time on the treadmill after baking these little beauties.

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Biscotti di Regina

The queen’s cookie…

For breakfast with a cappuccino, for dessert with an espresso, or just eaten as a mid-day treat, these simple cookies satisfy without feeling overly decadent.

Biscotti di Regina makes 45-50

1 cup butter, unsalted 2 cups 10X sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla […]