Dessert Recipes

“Sweet Confections” book we photographed & Pina Colada Truffles Recipe

November 19, 2011
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Sometimes a sweet treat is all it takes to boost the spirit. We know this well, the power of a great piece of candy to make us feel like a kid again. Normally, we don’t eat much candy but when fresh, homemade candy is put in front of us, we’re definitely ready to indulge.

Last year we were asked to photograph and style Sweet Confections candy cookbook written by amazing Nina Wanat. The 5 day shoot was such a treat to be surrounded by homemade candies, all made with love by Nina. You can read her interview from Lark Books »

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Doughnuts with Burnt Caramel and Sea Salt

October 23, 2011
Doughnut Recipe

I have a bit of an obsession lately. Actually, most of this whole year it is a topic frequently brought up between Diane and me. The culinary practice of charring. Pushing the cooking of something to it’s limit.

Go just a little too far, and the dish is ruined.  Game over. Hit the restart button and begin from scratch.

But when pushed to that limit, it develops an extra level of flavor and texture that only the daring can achieve. We find ourselves drawn to and falling in love with the places and cooks who are willing to take these »

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Love. Craft. and Honesty. An Apple Galette with Brown Butter

October 17, 2011
Apple Galette with Brown Butter

It has been coursing through my blood lately. It happens to many of us this time of year. The air grows cool and crisp, Halloween is just around the corner, and the desire for autumn’s comforts fill our bones. And the top of the comfort list lies the glorious apple. I’ve got to get my apple mojo on.

For me the apple craving began about a month ago. We had a shoot for one of Whole Foods local apple farmers. Few things compare to picking apples fresh off the tree and biting into that sweet crispness, tinged with touch of »

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The Fruit Burglar and Chocolate Cherry Crisp

August 1, 2011
chocolate cherry crisp recipe

I live with a fruit thief. It’s not Sierra, and I’m not talking about the neighborhood possums. I tend to think of us as living near them, not with them. No. I’m talking about the adorable and deceptively innocent looking Diane.

Take a road-trip with her and you’ll see what I mean. On a quiet little drive through the countryside and happen to pass an ripe apple tree growing alongside the road, the car will be stopping. Then I will pry the fingernails off my thigh which caused the abrupt interruption, we will look around for witnesses, then climb through »

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Cookies and Ice Cream – The Bonnie & Clyde Duo

July 19, 2011
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If there is a Bonnie & Clyde of summertime desserts, it would be ice cream and cookies.  Individually, they are a couple of trouble makers that may capture your attention for a moment.  A sexy little mischievous one and a handsome punk. But if you throw them together, unforgettable.

Most all of us feel a little guilty for loving them, yet their allure keeps drawing us in. But what is life without a some guilty pleasure?

We are always searching for our next Bonnie and Clyde ice cream and cookie pairing. Sometimes we get a Bonnie and Hank, or a »

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Rhubarb Strawberry Crumb Bars for Spring Fling

May 3, 2011
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Spring Fling is here and were celebrating Spring’s bounty with Deb, Editor of Food Network, Margaret of Away to Garden, Jaden Hair of Steamy Kitchen,  Matt Armendariz of Matt Bites, Shauna of Gluten Free Girl, Gaby of What’s Gaby Cooking and Nicole of Pinch My Salt.

This week’s theme is rhubarb and to participate, just share your rhubarb recipe link in our blog on the comments below, as well as the blogs of all our participating friends!»

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Grandma’s Persimmon Cookies Recipe for Mom

January 10, 2011
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This is an open letter of apology to all the mothers of those who work in the service industry. There is no substitute for the absence of hugs and shared holiday meals.  There is no explanation which will ease your hearts of our absence, and for that we are sorry.

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Vietnamese Cinnamon Rolls – The Quest

December 20, 2010
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Every once in a while, I get obsessive. Usually it’s over something sweet, but that may be my sweet jaw whispering in my ear. Right now, cinnamon rolls are calling to me.»

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Mystery X Cookies – Oatmeal Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 13, 2010
Honey Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

don’t forget the milk

Rummaging through our kitchen’s “don’t know where else to put it” box, we pulled out this mysterious cookie recipe. It was written in a clean gracefully-looping woman’s handwriting with nothing more than very basic ingredients and instructions. Neither of us had a clue who had given it to us, but that’s not about to stop us from trying a new cookie recipe.»

s and instructions. Neither of us had a clue who had given it to us, but that’s not about to stop us from trying a new cookie recipe.

The recipe reminded us of these

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S’mores on a Stick – Marshmallow Pops!

December 9, 2010
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Everyone has been giggling over Sunday’s adorable Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Pops.  Although they are super cute (check out Katie’s too), easy to make, and very festive for the Christmas season, they aren’t my favorite.

Even as a kid, I was never a big marshmallow fan. At least in it’s normal solid state.  Marshmallows in the big colorful boxes of sugar, I mean cereal… Pass the cheerios, please. Rocky Road ice cream… Meh.   But marshmallows which had been made molten under the flame or from bathing in mug hot chocolate, those made me giddy.

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