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October 29, 2014
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Dried Fruit Compote with Grand Marnier

  My grandmother used to make a fruit compote or “stewed fruit” as she called it, that she served with dinner. She made everything with a sprinkling of love, so I happily scarfed down anything she offered. I miss her, but I don’t miss that compote. The fruit was cooked so long that it was […]

September 19, 2014
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Macerated Peaches

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 […]