23 Sunday Oct 2016
‘Tis the time of year for pies and tarts. Autumn…mmmmm! Such good, rich flavors and pears and apples are always a big part of that. Apple pie is a favorite of the men in The Goddess’s life, but she’s sort of partial to a combination of pears and apples. Continue reading
22 Saturday Oct 2016
Posted in Desserts, Make Ahead, Sauces
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apple cider, bourbon, brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, salt, sugar, vanilla, vanilla extract, water
Caramel sauce is spectacularly good. It’s rich. It’s easy. And it’s always good to have some in the fridge, waiting for just the right moment. You know, like when the sun rises in the east. So grab a spoon. Continue reading
19 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces
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bourbon, butter, Chocolate, cocoa powder, corn syrup, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla
It’s all about the sauce. And this is a fantastic version, the Russian Sable of Fudge Sauces. This is THE Fudge Sauce. Okay, so you get that it’s really good, right? The Flying Librarian makes a hot fudge that may, may be even better than this, but she refuses to give me the recipe…some nonsense about swearing on her son’s life, so she won’t give out the recipe. Sometimes you just have to take the risk. It’s fudge sauce. Is she kidding? Continue reading
18 Saturday Jul 2015
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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Yup, that’s the Elvis special there in the picture. Banana-Peanut Butter Ice Cream, except, well…ummm, it isn’t ice cream at all. The Goddess lied to you. It’s actually frozen bananas that have been whirled up in the food processor with some peanut butter, and a smidge of bourbon and vanilla extract. Continue reading
25 Saturday Apr 2015
This is the dessert for dessert lovers! It’s oozy, boozy and decadently rich. This is the perfect dessert for a casual get together with 10 of your closest friends, but it will easily serve 16 people. You’ll want leftovers. After everyone leaves, late at night, one plate with 2 forks…where you go from there is up to you…. Continue reading
14 Saturday Mar 2015
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces
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bourbon, hibiscus, honey, mustard seeds, rhubarb, shallots, wine vinegar
This is positively the perfect sauce for lamb. Since Easter is around the corner, wouldn’t this be a great sauce to accompany some lovely slices of rare leg of lamb or lamb chops? It is spring…maybe some asparagus, too? Continue reading
01 Monday Dec 2014
Posted in Desserts, Fruit, Gluten Free
I love, love, love cinnamon…okay, it’s out there. I’ve admitted my addiction to it. I love the flavor and the aroma conjures up all sorts of wonderful childhood memories from both my own childhood and the memories I have of when our sons were small. Continue reading
24 Monday Nov 2014
We had a terrific weekend. Our son and daughter-in-law and her family shared their time with us. They are great people and incredibly fun to spend time with. I made this dessert, as Jessica loves cake and she seems to have a soft spot for homemade vanilla ice cream (and for our son, The Middle Child). This is the perfect dessert for this time of year. It’s served warm, plus you have the warm glow from the bourbon (or rum, Cointreau, brandy, etc…whatever floats your lusty, boozy, dessert-boat!) to keep the chilly wind at bay. Continue reading
