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Category: Epicure

The sweet stuff!

September 9, 2020Art by Isabel

Guava from the garden

I have been very excited to finally see some fruit from one of my fruit trees, this tree was relocated from my previous home 2 years ago and it was only at the most 2 feet tall when planted. I was surprised to see many guavas on the tree and I was actually hesitant that […]

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May 3, 2019August 4, 2020Art by Isabel

Mascarpone Créme Brûlée

Yes! Mascarpone and Créme Brûlée a beautiful marriage- the richness of the Mascarpone, as if the Créme Brûlée was not rich on its own, adds an additional creaminess that is quite amazing. This particular recipe is closer to a Crema Catalana, a little softer in texture, like a custard. Try to use the best ingredients […]

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April 26, 2019April 26, 2019Art by Isabel

Tiramisu Cheesecake

Yes … Tiramisu Cheesecake, why not, I have been on this Mascarpone trip recently and can’t get enough. So, I had a package of Alessi Brand Lady Fingers that I was planning on making Tiramisu but I had this brilliant idea that I could make a cheesecake with a Lady Finger crust then, I thought […]

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April 26, 2019March 22, 2020Art by Isabel

Baked Alaska

As I mentioned on one of the previous posts that I had family staying over and  I was making a cake for my daughter’s birthday so, here’s what I ended up making. My daughter has had whey protein allergies since she was 4, she is now 14, it has been a challenge for her to […]

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April 5, 2019February 17, 2020Art by Isabel

The Best Marscarpone Brownies.

Yes, they are! Really they are, they’re the love child of a moist Brownie and a Tiramisu, they are absolutely delectable and best of all…they are super easy to make. I used my favorite brownie recipe that I have been using now for about 15 years and simply added an additional step to make these […]

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April 19, 2014April 19, 2014Art by Isabel

Monster High???

Yep, It was cake time for me again and this one had to be a Monster High theme cake. So I was thinking fondant covered, fondant logo, easy peasy, let’s say I am glad it’s done, not perfect but my daughter, the customer is satisfied.  Here are the pics, again not perfect but after cutting […]

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March 22, 2014March 22, 2014Art by Isabel

“Hulk Smash” cake – done

I just finished assembly the hulk cake for my son’s b-day and I think a came about pretty decent considering the my children were screaming like crazy people all morning and I could not get a grip of my nerves. Cake Recipe: equal weighed amounts of: whole eggs granulated sugar all purpose flour – I […]

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March 21, 2014Art by Isabel

Hulk Cake on the way…

As I mentioned in my previous post that there is a birthday cake that needs to be completed this weekend, I have started creating the components to the “Hulk Smash Cake”. I used the rice crispy treat recipe to create the rocks and hand and they have been covered in fondant, see below.      […]

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January 23, 2014Art by Isabel

Butter Cake, anyone?

It’s been very cold and I needed something to lift the spirits of my little ones and myself so, what better than a delicious treat. I had one of these a Fresh Market a few months ago and I did have the recipe but could not find it. I had to make it. I found […]

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September 26, 2013September 26, 2013Art by Isabel

Cuban Bread

I’ve been trying for 2 weeks to make the perfect Cuban bread, just like I remember eating back in South Florida. I stumbled upon several recipes and finally decided to try the one posted on the website below. http://www.tasteofcuba.com/pancubano.html I follow the directions –  I did end up using 4 1/2 cups of bread flour […]

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