RECIPE: Frozen Cappuccino Soufflé

Fill homemade chocolate cups with frozen cappuccino soufflé. Photo courtesy Domaine Chandon.   One of our favorite destinations in Napa Valley is Domaine Chandon—not just to sample the sparkling wines but to dine at Étoile, the winery’s acclaimed restaurant. Everything there is always a bit more special. The Frozen Cappuccino Soufflé is served in chocolate…
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FOOD FUN: A New Kind Of Fruit Cake

Here’s a new take on fruit cake: a “layer cake” that’s made 100% from fresh fruit! It’s the creation of Jessica from Pen N’ Paperflowers Studio & Design. She made it as a birthday cake for a gluten-free friend. But we think it’s a dazzler for any occasion. Want to make one of your own?…
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RECIPE: Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Topping

[1] Make a blueberry topping for your cheesecake with fresh or frozen blueberries (photos © Cheesecake.com). [2] You can serve smaller bites. [3] You can also swirl the blueberry topping into the cheesecake batter.   May 26th is National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. It may be hard to find a piece of blueberry cheesecake—cherry and strawberry…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fruit & Cheese Bites

Dried apricot and Parmesan “sandwiches.” You can sandwich almost any cheese between the fruit. Photo courtesy ParmigianoReggiano.com | FB.   Fruit and cheese is a popular dessert in Europe’s best foodie countries, including France and Italy. But you don’t need to put together a platter. We found this quick idea on the Parmigiano Reggiano Facebook…
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RECIPE: Grilled Cake & Fruit Kabobs

A fun, and light, dessert. Photo courtesy Yoplait.   If you’ve already got the grill fired, here’s an easy dessert courtesy of Yoplait: grilled angel food cake. Instead of a calorie-heavy sauce like caramel or chocolate, it uses fruit yogurt as a dip for the light and airy cake, along with tasty pieces of fruit.…
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