I was in the supermarket the other day and the blueberries were ripe, plump, and looked delicious. I was reminded of a recipe I came across online from one of those large companies that specialized in refrigerated and frozen branded […]
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The main difference between Sorbet and Sherbet is that sorbet has no dairy. Sherbet (not “sherbert” as it is often mispronounced) incorporates a small amount of dairy, such as milk, cream, or buttermilk, which give scoops a richer, creamier consistency.
Hamantaschen (hah-muhn-tah-shuhn) is a Jewish triangular filled-pocket pastry associated with the Jewish holiday of Purim. The simplest and most widely heard explanation is that Hamantaschen symbolizes Haman’s triangular hat and signifies the Jewish people’s victory over Haman. Today, Hamantaschen may
Buttermilk Pie is as southern as grits. It is known as a “desperation pie” and was common before refrigeration and canned pie fillings, and during times of hardship like the Great Depression and rationing of World War II. Desperation pies
One story holds that Baked Alaska was created at the New Orleans restaurant Antoine’s to honor the acquisition of Alaska by the United States from the Russian Empire in 1867. Another story claims that a similar dessert named Norwegian Omelette
Panna cotta is Italian for ‘cooked cream’ and is thought of as a traditional dessert of Northern Italy since the early 1900s. It became popular in the United States in the 1990s and now can be found in many Parisian
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I have a great next-door neighbor. Mary is 92 and I love calling her and reminiscing about times gone by and many of the people I or my parents knew. Her children are just as nice. Her daughter Andrea called
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I have known my friend Jane since elementary school. Growing up, we went to the same church, our parents were friends and she lived down the street. The other night at dinner, I asked her what was one of the
I did not believe it. I was skeptical. So, when I saw Ms. Crocker’s recipe for a 2 ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake, I had to try it. Of course, one of the ingredients is a boxed cake mix which
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I woke up this morning craving chocolate: cake, cupcakes, BROWNIES! Growing up, my sister and I use to stop at The Cake Box bakery after school. Their brownies were good but what was even better were the brownie edges they