Tag Archives: blueberries

Blueberry Bundt Cake

I know I’ve mentioned the Bundt pan I like the look of before (apparently, it comes in “blossom” and “cathedral” shapes, too). So I decided to make a blueberry Bundt cake. OK, so this was almost two years ago, since … Continue reading

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Blueberry Mochi Cake

So apparently I’m way behind on my baking posts, since the recipe I’m posting today I first made over a year and a half ago. Since then, it seems it’s become my go-to recipe for gatherings, since it’s so easy … Continue reading

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Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart

I love dark chocolate. Much better than milk chocolate. It just has such an intense chocolate flavor, without dulling it with extra sweetness. That rich flavor of dark chocolate has no equal. It’s so sexy, so seductive. I spied a … Continue reading

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Summer Pudding

A friend recently sent me a link to this recipe for summer pudding. It’s a no-bake dessert full of berries and served cold, perfect for summer. But it’s kind of strange, if you think about it: poached berries, inside of … Continue reading

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Miniature Fruit Tarts

I got some small tart pans 4.5 inches in diameter for my birthday, so naturally, I was excited. I love tarts. I also love miniature cakes and things like that, since you get the wonderful taste of the big version, … Continue reading

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Fruit Punch

You may have noticed (but probably not) that when I made tart #3 in my triple tart weekend, I appeared to have cut up far more fruit than what ended up on the tart in the end. It was mostly … Continue reading

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Triple Tart Weekend

Over this last long weekend, I somehow got invited to three different barbecues on three separate days. I don’t know how that happened. I’m usually not that popular. I’m usually lucky to just get invited to one barbecue in a … Continue reading

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Rainbow Daiquiris

I’ve always associated the word “daiquiri” with slushy fruit drinks, like strawberry daiquiris. But turns out that the classic daiquiri isn’t a blended drink at all. The classic daiquiri is just white rum, lime juice, and simple syrup: 1.5 oz … Continue reading

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Fruit Tart with Pastry Cream

Recently, I made my first fruit tart of 2011. I love making them because the fresh fruit on top makes it look really pretty and colorful, and yet it’s deceptively simple to make. I love the combination of the brown … Continue reading

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