Pies & Tarts

Deconstructed Coconut Creme Brûlée Tart

April 30, 2013
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I just got back from an amazing weekend up north. Sonoma, I have to say was even more beautiful that what I had anticipated. It was simply breathtaking. The roads were lined with magnificent oaks and a rainbow of vegetation all in bloom. Not to mention the rolling hills, rows upon rows of vines, and [...]

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Tagged as: Chocolate, Coconut, creme brûlée, tart, Whipped Cream

No-Bake Pumpkin Tart with Maple-Pecan Whipped Cream

September 4, 2012
No-Bake Pumpkin Tart

I am a summer girl tried and true. But, I have to admit I’m kind of ready for fall. The boys have been back in school for almost a month now, Halloween costumes and bric a brace have slowly made their way into the stores, and to top it off Labor Day weekend has come [...]

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Tagged as: cream cheese, Fall, maple granules, pecan liqueur, Pumpkin, tart

A very American midnight Fika – Apple Pie a la Mode

July 30, 2012
Apple Pie a la Mode

My Goddaughter’s parents (aka Compadres) have now hosted two exchange students over the past two years and every time the subject comes up, they always have great things to say about the program. About a month ago my husband, sons, and I decided we also wanted to host an overseas student for the upcoming school [...]

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Tagged as: apple

Tuesdays with Dorie: Chocolate Truffle Tartlets

February 21, 2012
Mini-Chocolate Truffle Tartlets

I love to improvise and experiment, sometimes the results are spectacular, other times not so much. Regardless, it always results in a learning experience. Such is the case with todays post.

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Tagged as: baking, Chocolate, tartlets, Tuesdays With Dorie, TWD

Pie Pops, Lollipop Pies, Mini Pies on a Stick

January 30, 2012
Pie Pops - Lollipop Pies - Mini Pies on a Stick

I was just beginning to get over a cold when I found out there was a potluck baby shower being put together for a couple of girls at work who are due to deliver around the same time. One of them is having a boy and the other is having a little girl. About a [...]

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Tagged as: blueberry preserves, butter, Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust, strawberry preserves

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