I am in the grocery store the other day and I get approached by a very confident random guy with this proposition: "If you give me your number I'll buy you a pop." Instantly a few things run through my head.... #1: "I know we are from the midwest, but 'pop' just sounds trashy.
We're on the cusp of a holiday weekend which means one thing: food! Well, for me this year, it means carrying and unpacking a never-ending mountain of boxes (yay new house!), but for pretty much the rest of the country, this weekend is the unofficial start to summer.
Something you may not have known about me: I spent my entire education in Catholic school. Starting in kindergarten and going all the way through college graduation... that's 17 years, if you're keeping track. That meant things like uniforms and not having to go to CCD on Sundays.
today i am sharing this recipe i found via sfb on how to make cinnamon pull apart bread. it's a super easy recipe that does take a little preparation but has a delicious result. i made some small adjustments to the recipe as i was going along.
This no-bake Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Pie comes together in 15 minutes and only has six ingredients but is impressive enough to serve to company! Baking during the summer can be torturous, depending on what part of the country you live in.
250g raspberries 50g icing sugar 284ml carton double cream 250g carton mascarpone 3 large free-range egg whites, at room temperature 175g caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour handful unsalted pistachios, chopped Want to see what this recipe costs at different supermarkets? Compare in one place here: Make the semi-freddo.
Ever since I made the Red White & Blue Sports Drink Popsicles for , I've been sort of obsessed with icy foods and drinks. At the heart of the summer it's almost impossible to feel fully hydrated and I feel like I'm visiting the freezer for crushed ice in water all day long.
It was 1910 when pastry chef Louis Durand created upon request one of the most famous French desserts of all time, the Paris-Brest. The request came from the organizer of a popular "Paris-Brest-Paris" bicycle race (which still exists today but is only open to amateurs) who wanted a dessert to be served at the arrival.
Place the half-and-half and the heavy cream into a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Bring the mixture just to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and remove from the heat. In a medium mixing bowl whisk the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the sugar and whisk to combine.
Directions Watch how to make this recipe Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a small saucepan combine the water, butter and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the flour all at once and stir it vigorously with a wooden spoon.