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The inspiration for the table setting came from an $8.00 green dish I found at a flea market. I turned the dish over and saw that it was made by Bordallo Pinheiro, a type of Majolica ceramics. I loved the rich green color and started buying them whenever I found them. If you want a […]
Because peaches were so ripe and juicy, I included them throughout the menu, especially in the drinks. The Peach Old-Fashioned is a riff on a Classic with a few changes. While most Old-Fashioned recipes include some version of a simple syrup, this recipe omits this and uses muddled fresh peaches in its place. It’s important […]
This makes a wow presentation. As good as it looks, it tastes even better. The combination of savory (pesto) and sweet (figs) combine for a magical taste. This recipe makes a large 10-inch torte so it’s great for a big party. Also it’s better if you make it at least 2 days ahead. You can […]
I really love meringue cookies. These are some of my favorites because they are so easy to assemble and quick to bake. Unlike a traditional meringue which is usually baked for 1 1/2 – 2 hours, these are done in approximately 30 minutes. When first made, they are crunchy on the outside and a bit […]
I always include fresh fruit in my dessert selections. I use what’s in season and whatever has the most succulent juicy flavor. Mouth watering white peaches were in the market when I was shopping for this party. They were great on their own but became totally delectable when macerated in a divine but delicious peach […]
I always include cookies as part of my desserts. They are fun to make and perfect for guests who just want a bite of something sweet. I usually have them out on the sideboard, in my dining room, from the start of the party so people can sneak a nibble whenever they want. These are […]
I fell in love with pignoli cookies while in Italy. Pignoli is Italian for pine nuts. In Italy, they make them very tiny, the size of a nickel or a quarter. Make sure the almond paste you buy is soft. If you get it home and it is really hard, you may have difficulty getting […]
When I was thinking about the perfect desserts for the Apps & Alcohol Party, I wanted small individual desserts just like the appetizers themselves: small bites that were absolutely delicious. Really good dark chocolate pudding seemed like the perfect idea. So the next question was which recipe to use. I was reading lots of recipes […]
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