Aug 11, 2010
Chocolate cake: one of life's simplest and most rewarding delights is decidedly bittersweet.
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Rebekah Peppler Desserts
From cakes to cookies to ice creams and beyond, Rebekah Peppler always has a deliciously creative outlook on any sweet recipe. She is a co-founder of the blog and catering business PattyCake Baking Co.
Feb 12, 2010
It’s almost impossible to write about madeleines without mentioning Marcel Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. While he combined my two favorite pasttimes—pastries and prose—in his opus, he did omit one small item: a recipe. Continue...
Dec 22, 2009
Amaretti, meaning "little" and "bitter" in Italian, describes both the size and flavor of these bite-sized, almond treats. But don’t let the "bitter" part deter you; these crunchy cookies, made from almonds, almond paste or ground apricot kernels, deliver the perfect balance of sweet and spice, with only the barest trace of bitterness. Continue...
Dec 11, 2009
A winter luxury, oranges have made their way into the toes of Christmas stockings since before World War II. As rare and delectable mid-rations treats, the fresh fruit signaled prosperity and the hope of a brighter future. Continue...
Dec 4, 2009
To me, holiday cookie cutters enable a great deal more than whimsically shaped treats that are eventually dressed up with colorful sugar and silver dragées. With each perfectly molded bell, gingerbread man, and evergreen tree, I’m reminded of past holidays and am joyfully ushered into the upcoming season. Continue...
Nov 20, 2009
I'll admit it: I'm a bona fide Thanksgiving side dish fanatic. Give me stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes, and green beans, and that otherwise compelling 15-pound turkey doesn't garner a second glance. But one side dish I've tried my darnedest to love, without a modicum of success, is cranberry sauce. Continue...
Nov 13, 2009
A pint of heavy whipping cream and a smidgen of arm strength can elevate your Thanksgiving pies to official holiday status. These sophisticated pairings are sure to garner more than a few oohs and ahhs while taking no more than a flick of the wrist to prepare. Continue...
Nov 6, 2009
I tend to give thanks for dessert 365 days of the year. But on Thanksgiving, I reserve my thanks for a particular genre of sweets: pie. Only on the fourth Thursday of November is it plausible to have not one, but three, sensational pies grace the holiday table: pumpkin, pecan, and apple. Continue...
Oct 30, 2009
If autumn could be a spice, it'd be cinnamon. Earthy and subtle, cinnamon yields a beguiling warmth that pairs beautifully with crisp breezes, pumpkin patches, and burnished trees. Continue...
Oct 23, 2009
Smoky, vibrant and über-expensive, saffron is the wild card chefs keep in the back of the pantry, hidden from everyday view and sought out for only the most special of occasions. Continue...
