This is a fun little twist on a basic single color macaron with a smooth, citrusy filling. Yesterday it was 73 degrees up here in NH and that means it is time to start thinking about ice cream, popcicles and all sorts of fun summery treats! With that, in mind, here is the Orange Creamsicle…
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Simple Vanilla Buttercream
This is a fabulous quick reference recipe for the start of any great filling or frosting. I love a simple vanilla buttercream: there are literally 4 ingredients and based on your level of sweetness, you can adjust this with a few minor additions to loosen, spread out the sweetness or basically flavor this to your…
Macaron Challenge: Salted Watermelon Poppy Seed
Ahhhh summer. You elusive, oft cursed in the heat of July but yearned for in the depths of January fickle timeframe. I will say up front: I am not a huge summer fan. Never have been beyond the age of 12 (my mother worked at a campground close to my house every summer while I…
Macaron Challenge: Wedding Cake and Lavender FAILS!
Well, sometimes things work and sometimes they don’t. Truth. Fact. And in the kitchen, as in life, the better you are at handling those fails…. the healthier your state of mind. This is a quick post on reflection, growth mindset and mindfulness specifically when things do not go right. Apply it to your kitchen adventures…
Easy Mondays: Green Olive Focaccia
Happy Monday! Just a quick little recipe for all you bread lovers out there to take a bit of the sting away from the fact it is Monday. C’mon. Who wouldn’t want a fast dough with savory additions to take you through the whole week? This one is a simple olive dough, with several rests….
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