RECIPE: Loukoumades For Mother’s Day

Crispy “Greek donut holes” and honey are a special treat. Photo courtesy Stix Mediterranean Grill | NYC.   We wanted to make something special for Mother’s Day, and were excited to come across these loukoumades at Stix Mediterranean Grill in New York City. We thank them for the yummmy recipe. Loukoumades are a fried-dough honey…
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RECIPE: Meyer Lemon & Ginger Pound Cake

Make a pound cake even more delicious with Meyer lemon juice. Photo courtesy Melissas.com.   Bursting with delicious Meyer lemon flavor and a sizzle of ginger, this pound cake is delicious and easy to make for Mother‘s Day. The recipe is courtesy of Melissas.com, purveyors of fine produce. Bake this cake in a 4-5 cup…
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PRODUCT: House Of Cupcakes

Both the chocolate cake and yellow cake are excellent. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Along with hoards of other New Yorkers, we go cupcake crazy. Every time a new cupcake shop opens, no matter how far away the neighborhood, we go running into the subway with great enthusiasm—usually because of a rave…
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A Recipe For National Butterscotch Brownie Day (a.k.a. Blondies)

May 9th is National Butterscotch Brownie Day, also called a blonde brownie or blondie. Blondies have their own holiday: January 22nd. The difference between a brownie and a butterscotch brownie / blondie is a yellow (blonde) batter: flour, brown sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder and vanilla. A brownie is made from a chocolate brownie batter,…
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”Noche Bueno” Dulce De Leche Cookie Recipe For Cinco De Mayo

[1] The perfect cookie for Cinco de Mayo (photos #1 and #2 © Wisconsin Cheese). [2] Make some as gifts (photo © Bruna Branco | Unsplash). [3] Whole and ground cinnamon (photo © American Heritage Chocolate). [4] Add your favorite coffee liqueur—which you can also drink with the cookies (photo © Kahlúa). [5] Here’s a…
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