Archive for the ‘Sweets’ Category

Diet Tip: Sugar Cubes!

May 27, 2010 | Posted as Sweets at 6:34 am | (2) Comments »

Because I think it would be too difficult to completely eliminate sugar from my diet (I do run a bakeshop, after all), I’ve been looking for ways to lessen my intake of the sweet stuff. And here’s one I’ve been particularly pleased with: sugar cubes! Here’s the thing about sugar cubes: they’re like pre-portioned sugar, [...]

Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting

December 10, 2009 | Posted as Sweets at 4:11 pm | (2) Comments »

frosty from Crestock Images My two ovens run almost constantly, and as a result it must be at least 80 degrees in my kitchen all the time. This means that making things like meringues and buttercreams a challenge (although my favorite Chocolate Buttercream holds up quite well), and until recently, most cream cheese frosting I’ve [...]

Homemade ice cream

March 12, 2008 | Posted as Recipe, Sweets at 3:27 pm | Comments »

Here’s something you can do with your kids — that you can make in a bag! No ice cream maker required, just sugar, milk, vanilla, rock salt, ice cubes and a Ziploc bag. Get the instructions and some tips from other parents here.

10 Tips to Better Cookies

January 15, 2008 | Posted as Dessert Recipes, Sweets at 11:30 am | (3) Comments »

1. Cover cookie sheets with aluminum foil to get perfectly browned cookies. 2. Use a spoon to shape drop cookies: the more consistent size means they’ll bake more evenly. 3. Chill dough thoroughly if you are rolling out cookies. 4. Monitor the baking time. 5. Remove your cookies from the oven when they still look [...]

Chocolate Fondue

November 7, 2007 | Posted as Chocolate, Dessert Recipes, Holiday Fun, Recipe, Sweets, Uncategorized at 9:45 am | Comments »

You can have your cake — and your chocolate too. A simple fondue recipe to impress guests, or cap a romantic dinner. Ingredients 12 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate 2/3 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or Amaretto liqueur (optional) Bite sized pieces of fruit or cake What’s next [...]