Lavender Macarons with Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Tue, 16/03/10 – 14:54 | 3 Comments

Sweet little lavender macarons are filled with an exotic vanilla bean buttercream to make the perfect afternoon snack.

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A little something to wet your appetite for the main event.

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Article Archive for May 2008

Hibicus Buttercream Macarons and their cousins
Saturday, 31 May, 2008 – 17:17 | 3 Comments
Hibicus Buttercream Macarons and their cousins

we really are mad for macarons, at least the French variety. When we are in Paris, we usually eat them at least once a day. When we hit the Ferry Plaza it is …

Kitchen Sink Soba Noodles
Friday, 30 May, 2008 – 7:34 | No Comment
Kitchen Sink Soba Noodles

Well, everything but the kitchen sink.  As we were out of town last weekend and it has been a very busy week, I have not had a chance to grocery shop, so we are dependent …

Daring Bakers: Opera Cake
Wednesday, 28 May, 2008 – 0:41 | 26 Comments
Daring Bakers:  Opera Cake

Those Daring Bakers are at it again! Our challenge this month was hosted by Lis of La Mia Cucina and Ivonne of Cream Puffs of Venice, the ever so talented creators of the DB …

All good things ….
Monday, 26 May, 2008 – 18:49 | One Comment

must come to an end unfortunately!  Our first road trip of the year has come to an end.  We had to leave Palm Springs and head home today.  We had a great time with good …

Wednesday
Sunday, 25 May, 2008 – 8:10 | 3 Comments
Wednesday

Being waken by the crashing surf is the best thing. Having that first cup of coffee is the next best. Which we immediately did after finding the Honeymoon Cafe in Pismo. Then …

Tuesday Night
Saturday, 24 May, 2008 – 8:17 | One Comment
Tuesday Night

We loaded up the car & headed to our favorite beach camping spot, Pismo Beach. It is the only place (we have found) in California where you can drive right onto the beach and …

We’re on the road, again ….
Wednesday, 21 May, 2008 – 22:38 | 3 Comments
We’re on the road, again ….

We are hitting the road for a few days and we promise there will be some culinary capers along the way.   Highlights will be:  staying at one of our favorite beach spots, visiting the …

Homemade Yogurt … easier than you think.
Tuesday, 13 May, 2008 – 21:28 | 20 Comments
Homemade Yogurt … easier than you think.

Want to learn how to make yogurt at home …. so so easy! Just click (anywhere) on the photo above, to watch our how to video!