by Brian | Feb 18, 2020 | Cookie Jar, Recipes
Suzi had a question, “Do you have a recipe for dark cocoa?” I lied, “Sure.” Then I dashed off to search. Suzi continued our project of clearing out our freezer. We had collection of flour and cocoas that we had bought a couple of years ago. You buy stuff, you intend...
by Brian | May 6, 2019 | Dessert Digest
I just posted a review of 20 Recipes Kids Should Know. Which recipe did I pick to test? This one: Best Chocolate Cake Ever. It’s good, a twist by the authors on an Ina Garten recipe. It has the classic combo of cocoa powder and buttermilk. The surprise...
by Brian | Mar 7, 2019 | Dessert Digest, Recipes, TBT
Earlier today I posted a review of Emilia Romagna, one of the books in the Time Life series Flavors of Italy. This dessert caught my eye. A thin pie or tort with a filling of coffee, cocoa and almonds. I would top my piece with whipped cream, or ice cream, but...
by Brian | Dec 24, 2018 | Cookie Jar, Recipes
It is Christmas Eve. You still have time to leave cookies for Santa. This one is simple. And there is no egg. Santa has to watch his cholesterol, too. This recipe comes from The Joy of Chocolate, which I did a TBT review for last week. It’s lovely recipe, one ideal...
by Brian | Apr 9, 2018 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Way back in 2000, Tish Boyle collaborated with Clark Irey to write Diner Desserts, an homage to those classic desserts found in diners across the country. You know, by the cash register there is glass case with rotating shelves piled high with the cakes and pies you...