An early-morning breakfast needs to be fresh and calming. This is the meal that will set your tone for the day. By keeping everything easy, you allow yourself to…
The popular subject among food bloggers is props. I got ton of emails with questions about where I buy them, how I handle them etc. I have decided to…
Sometimes I photograph what I like to cook, but most of the time I cook what I would like to photograph. Still, compositions are my passion, I love making…
Look no further for appetizers to impress even the most discerning guest. Hot and spicy popcorn, smashed potatoes, or sweet potato baked chips – these really are appetizers to…
We give thanks for the blessing of winter: Season to cherish the heart. To make warmth and quiet for the heart. To make soups and broths for the heart. …
Wishing you all the Blessings of this happy Christmas Season!…
These cookies are dramatically elegant and unusually delicious. The airy, sweet, and crispy cocoa-flavored merengue puff contains a fudged orange chocolate counterpoint at its pistachio-coated center.…
Bûche de Noël is a classic French Christmas cake whose name translates as “yule log.” These bûchettes, meaning “little logs,” are intended to be mini-versions of this classic made…
Recently I have come across works of fantastic illustrator Norman Rockwell who is a very talented artist from New York. I could not help to buy some of his…
Other Desserts
Homemade Marshmallows with Honey and Spiced Almond Coating (Gluten, Corn, Egg, Diary Free)
It was fun to make this luscious marshmallow, I like the flavor of the honey and consistency of it. Easy enough and amazingly delicious recipe. I bet it makes great…
Vanilla Button Cookies Rose Water Meringue Kisses with Chocolate Vanilla Almond Half-Moons or Vanillekipferl, Austrian Cookies Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon and Cranberry Glaze…
This cake has an oil instead of the butter and is really moist. Red and white colors make an elegant combination. The richness, the textures, and everything is simply…
Comforting and substantial main-course pies are always welcome. Winter chills are warded off with classic Beef and Vegetables Pie. At Christmas, either Chicken and Red Currant Pie or Beef…
“Before spring there are days like these:Under the dense snow, the meadow rests,The trees merrily, drily rustle,And the warm wind is tender and supple.And the body marvels at its…
While it may sensible to plan your main course first, especially when entertaining, it is still important to give plenty of thought to the appetizer. Divinely crisp and naughty,…
“History does not tell us when, where, or by whom the first cooky was made. However, we credit the Dutch – famous for their honey and nut cookies –…