It’s been crazy hot in Vermont this past week. Last Thursday, Burlington was listed as one of the warmest cities in the country based off of the daily highs, outstripping both Miami and L.A. – truly bizarre. Most May’s you wouldn’t even dare to plant your gardens until after Memorial Day for fear of a…
Category: Baking
Cafe con Leche Cake
Strong dark coffee, a splash of liquor, and swirl of sweet milk infuse this seemingly innocent sponge cake that’s been topped in cocoa dusted mascarpone. My latest brainwave – What would happen if I baked a cake that’s a cross between a Tiramisu and a Tres Leches? The answer – Amazingly yummy things. Ingredients: 6…
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Lemon poppyseed muffins are a personal favorite mine. Not only are they bright and cheerful both in color and flavor, their light fluffy texture melts in your mouth and gives your dreary morning routine a delightful boost. Recipe makes 6 large or a dozen regular sized muffins. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Milk 1/2 cup Butter (melted)…
Orange Bunny Rolls
The Orange Bunny Rolls I baked for Easter brunch this year were a rift on my Italian Anise Easter Bread recipe of years past. In fact, I just took that dough recipe, swirled it in orange marmalade, and gave it bunny ears. Festive and YUM! The idea to shape my rolls into bunnies and fill…
The Ephemeral Bee 