Do you need something special to take to your Christmas party or family gathering? I will be selling a limited number of these Christmas cakes locally December 8th-20th. They are piped with my homemade buttercream frosting and are available in vanilla or dark chocolate. I can do either tree design, … [Read More...]
The Tasteful Baker
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Tarta de Santiago
The Tarta de Santiago (Spanish for Cake of St James), originated in Galacia, and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is made with almond flour, which means it's gluten-free. The Galatians were apparently very trendy. The taste is similar to a pound cake, but almost better in my opinion. You … [Read More...]
Seriously Chocolate Cookies
Have you ever eaten something that claims to be chocolate, but if you closed your eyes while you were eating it, you wouldn't be able to tell? Then you would be really annoyed that you wasted calories on a completely tasteless imposter? This has happened to me many times. Not so with these cookies. … [Read More...]
The Egg Roll – Unwrapped
The Egg Roll - Unwrapped is just exactly that. It is the tasty inside of an egg roll without the deep fried wrapper. It's less trouble, creates less mess, and has fewer calories. It is also Keto friendly. There are multiple versions of this recipe on the internet, so I experimented with a … [Read More...]
Sweet and Salty Potato Chip Cookies
If the name Sweet and Salty Potato Chip Cookies sounds bizarre, I totally understand. It's like I named the recipe during a drunken game of Mad Libs. Despite their odd combination of ingredients, they are really good. The potato chips give them an interesting crunch. It actually all started with … [Read More...]
Brown Butter Madeleines
A madeleine is a wonderful, shell-shaped sponge cake that actually looks like a cookie. It is believed to have originated in France around the 18th century, but that is the subject of much controversy, none of which matters to me. I just know that I love them. These Brown Butter Madeleines have a … [Read More...]
Layered Tissue Paper Votive Holders
I love the cozy glow of candlelight, especially during the fall and winter months. This is an easy project and it's a great way to add color and texture to plain glass candle holders. Supplies you'll need: Tissue paper (whatever colors you want) Elmer's glue or other craft … [Read More...]
Special Gift for a Cook
I really enjoy giving gifts, and instead of wrapping paper, I like to make the packaging a part of the gift as well. This is a fun project and it takes only a few minutes to put together. I gave this to a sweet friend when she got married. I bought my four favorite spice blends from Penzey's. … [Read More...]
