Category Archives: sugar

Balsamic Strawberry Gelato

I found this recipe listed in The Week, which found it in the LA Times. I decided to make it because it calls for balsamic vinegar, and I happen to have a small quantity of strawberry white balsamic vinegar that … Continue reading

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Uncle Brad’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are Uncle Brad’s famous chocolate, chocolate chip cookies. I was never able to get the cookies to replicate his chewy and delicious cookies, so I had him over last fall to demonstrate how to make them. It turns out … Continue reading

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Chunky Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter

We have made these pancakes many times and love the recipe. But recently the LA Times’ formatting has gotten a bit wonky, so I am transferring the recipe here for ease of reading. Chunky Apple Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter Prep … Continue reading

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Iced Fudge Popsicles

Another delicious recipe from the Splendid Table that I want to keep, so am posting on my blog. Iced Fudge Popsicles Ingredients1 cup Sugar1 cup Good cocoa 2 cups Milk (or water for less rich pops)1/2 Vanilla bean (or vanilla … Continue reading

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Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

The Splendid Table posted a recipe recently for Cherry Garcia Ice Cream.  Considering I am such a fan of Cherry Garcia and I happened to have cherries, I thought I’d make it.  I thought the ice cream was very good, … Continue reading

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Sweet Red Onion Marmalade

I got this recipe from my produce box, Abundant Harvest Organics. Posting it here so that I can keep track of it and make it again — SO DELICIOUS! So far I have put it on my grilled cheese sandwich … Continue reading

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Roasted Peach and Plum Frozen Yogurt

Now, the last thing you probably want to do with your delicious summer stone fruit like peaches and plums is roast them.  But trust me — this recipe is SO good, and roasting the fruit really brings out the flavor … Continue reading

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Delicious, Easy Not-From-A-Box Brownies

I used to always make brownies from a box.  Why not?  Easy, cheap, fast.  So I don’t entirely remember why one day I made brownies from scratch, using the recipe from Marc Bittman’s (excellent) cookbook How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes … Continue reading

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Pistachio & White Chocolate Chip Cookies

I am not a huge chocolate fan, but I do love white chocolate.  Last year I happened upon this recipe and tried it out — a total winner.  Very tasty.  One of Gavin’s favorite cookies that I have made!  Remember … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Waffles

Another tasty breakfast!  In honor of Valentines Day Weekend(-ish), I will post one of Gavin’s favorite breakfasts that I made last year.  I found this recipe through the Tasty Kitchen website, and have made it several times and really enjoy … Continue reading

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