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Polvorónes, a Childhood Love

posted on September 11th, 2011
Polvorónes

Until recently I had no idea what a snicker-doodle was. (Apparently I’ve lived under a rock most of my life.) Thanks to the power of Google I found a recipe that had a high rating and 1,000+ reviews of it on a site that had “all kinds of “recipes”. I figured why not give it [...]

Apple Tarte Tatin

posted on August 25th, 2011
Apple Tarte Tatin

Fall is approaching, and I am craving that cool crisp weather and the colors. I love Minnesota in the fall, and at the right time of day as the leaves are falling you can drive or walk down my street in uptown with all the houses, trees, and cars and it’s like a scene from [...]

Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe

posted on June 14th, 2011
The Best Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe | sugar & snapshots

Swiss meringue buttercream is the best and I think easiest frosting I have ever made. Most people say it is too complicated, however I don’t think it is. I have added my technique of doing this recipe and some flavor options to make it match what you need it to. Words just cannot describe the [...]

Spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

posted on May 9th, 2011
Spiced chocolate crinkle cookies

I wanted to give these cookies a try. I have not made these cookies in probably 20 years. They are almost like a brownie. There is so much chocolate flavor and amazingly rich yet just so different at the same time. With things I have learned about textures, and spices I added my own little [...]

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