Afternoon Delight: Jen's Spiced Tea and Ooey-Gooey Dates & Macadamia Nuts Teacake
>> Friday, November 13, 2009
The scene: overcast skies and cold winds outside. Indoors, Jim Brickman's Christmas piano melodies playing softly in the background, the warm glow from the fireplace, the blinking of Christmas lights on the wreaths adorning the mantel, the wonderful aroma of spiced tea paired with delectable teacakes chock full of macadamia nuts and dates. A great book in hand. Sipping my warm cuppa tea and sinking my teeth into the rich, moist, dense and flavor-packed cake. Ah, my Saturday afternoon bliss......
Chocolate Fleur de Sel Caramel Cupcakes
>> Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Back to Cupcakes (Martha Stewart's book) quest. I'm yearning for something chocolaty and while Red Velvet Cake is my all-time-evergreen-go-to chocolate fix, I need to get out of the RVC rut and try something new. Let's see........
Rustic Apple Frangipane Tart

We've gone apple-frenzy these days and
