Category Archives: dessert

Blueberry Cobbler

Bev recently made the Ad Hoc Blueberry Cobbler. She sent me this enticing photo: She also sent no details.  Like… why wasn’t I invited to dessert? I tried probing for information.  All she would give up is that it was … Continue reading

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T.K.O.

Thomas Keller Oreo. I had the pleasure of visiting the Bouchon Bakery when we were in california wine country.  I’m pretty sure I gained about five pounds in one day, because I distinctly remember sampling (by sampling I mean eating) a … Continue reading

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Almond Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

gâteau aux amandes, compote de fraises et de rhubarbe Yes please. Originally I was going to make this for Mark’s birthday, but the Foster house was stricken with a virus that left us sweaty heaps Memorial Day Weekend- so we … Continue reading

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Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

For Mark’s Birthday this coming weekend I am going to make an almond cake with a strawberry rhubarb compote. In an effort to stay ahead when I can, I’m making the compote now.  It can sit in the fridge for … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Easily one of the most talked about dishes of the Grandma’s Kitchen afternoon was Meredith’s Grandmother’s Rhubarb Upside Down Cake. No one could believe this recipe, and the flavor was amazing.  May be it was the Rhubarb straight out of … Continue reading

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wow…i am in.

Although, I did not make them, Kelli had a delicious recipe for me to try.  Paste di Meliga.  From Cooking with Italian Grandmothers. You’ll have a HOOT making these.  Just look…. It is important to have a dance party Lady … Continue reading

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Room for Dessert

From Cooking with Italian Grandmothers, I made these Roasted Apples with Hazelnut, Bitter Chocolate and Lemon Zest.  That counts as a fruit… right? These were actually quite easy- peel an apple and hollow it out with a melon baller.  Fill … Continue reading

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Grandma Irene’s Danish Puff and Nanaimo Bars

Danish Puffs (breakfast treat) and Nanaimo bars were popular in the 1950s.  Delicious then.  Delicious now.

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