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chocolate pistachio salami

March 28, 2010

While many desserts take effort (all worth it, of course, for birthdays and holidays), this one takes the cake for its simplicity. I was inspired by Food52’s theme of the week looking for Italian Grandma desserts and this dolce salami came to mind with my sweet pantry leftovers of chocolate and pistachios.

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chocolate chili cherry cookies

February 13, 2010

Ever since I first had Esan Thai cuisine, I find myself yearning for spice experiences that set my mouth ablaze. This Valentine’s, I’m celebrating my newfound love of heat by combining it with my enduring love of dark chocolate.
Naming this cookie has not been easy. Is it Chili Cherry Chocolate, or Cherry Chili Chocolate, or [...]

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chocolate orange pots de creme

November 26, 2009

I’m a chocoholic. I have a stash at work and I have a stash at home.
I travel with dark chocolate when I’m going away for more than 36 hours. Why risk not finding good quality chocolate in a strange town? I never need more than a bite to satisfy a sweet tooth or to kill [...]

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big kid birthday cake

September 29, 2009

When I say “big kid,” I mean it. This is not a cake to be served to the younger set, unless they’re blessed with a sophisticated palate, because the coffee flavor in the buttercream is closer to espresso than to mocha and has much less sweetness than a typical flavored buttercream, which I’m generally averse [...]

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sour cherry gelato

August 26, 2009

selected as an editor’s pick by food52

During my honeymoon in Vancouver, I discovered and fell in love with gelato. A few years later on a trip to Italy, that love affair deepened. What I prefer about Italian gelato is the minimal butterfat that is required to make it. The flavors in gelato are more pronounced because [...]

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