Treat of the Week: Cardamom Chocolate Pots de Creme

cardamom chocolate pots de creme recipe

I can’t help you. I want to, but I can’t. I like sweets too much to fall prey to some futile attempt to swear off of them for a month or two to lose a few pounds. I inevitably cave and then my dessert tastes less like delicious and more like regret. So for me, I choose moderation. I […]

Cocktail of the Month: Cardamom Berry Smash

cardamom berry smash cocktail recipe

In June anything is possible. The summer is just beginning and with it holds the infinite possibilities of warm nights and fireflies, country roads and swimming holes, and the knowledge that for 3 whole months it is perfectly acceptable to stare at the summer stars and simply dream. What better way to celebrate the official […]

Cookie Week Begins: 7 Spice Cornmeal Cookies

Welcome to Cookie Week. This is our second year of what we expect to be an ongoing tradition around here. This is the week that many will begin planning (if not baking) for the treat boxes they will be shipping for the holidays. Last year we brought you 5 of our favorite cookies to ship […]

IF YOU ONLY MAKE ONE COOKIE THIS IS IT!

iced cutout cookies recipe

ICED CUTOUT COOKIES This is not your usual rolled-dough decorated cookie. The tenderness comes from the cream cheese and the flavor is all lemon and spice mixture. This is one tasty cookie. Spend a little time getting your designs just right and St. Nick will surely be impressed. savour… Santa’s “A” list Before you start: […]

Treat of the Week: Cardamom Wedding Cookies

cardamom wedding cookie recipe

Wanted: Divo domestico seeks long-term relationship, marriage required. Ok, maybe not. The trouble is I am not working any wedding projects right now, but wanted an excuse to make these cookies. I decided to use the fact that they are my wife’s favorite instead. She loves cardamom… and who wouldn’t. It has a unique flavor […]

Treat of the Week: Saffron Shortbread Stars

saffron shortbread recipe

The plan is to bring you a treat recipe each Friday.  I heart treats.  I have a special affinity for cookies.  You will get other recipes here, but be sure that the majority of treat recipes will be cookies.  While I am a fan of health and fitness, I do firmly believe the old adage […]

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