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Bavarian cream. Photo by Massimiliano Pieraccini | IST. November 27th is National Bavarian Cream Pie Day. Bavarian cream is a 19th century creation that seems to have gone with the wind that closed out the 20th. We rarely see it on a menu or in a bake shop. Invention of the cold molded, gelatin-based…
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[1] Use frosted grapes to garnish (photo All Recipes). [2] Even one grape does the trick. Photo of vanilla bean cupcake with a center of champagne whipped cream, frosted with champagne butter cream and garnished with a half a sugared grape, courtesy Yummy Cupcakes. As the days grow cold, berries can be scarce—or costly.…
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Add pizzazz to fruit salad with a drizzle of cognac or brandy.
Añejo Tequila is delicious with chocolate. Photo courtesy Partida Tequila. Yesterday we suggested adding spirits to baked goods. Today, it’s a shot of Tequila with dessert. More specifically, enjoy a small snifter of añejo (aged)Tequila with your favorite dessert (the different types of tequila). Añejo is not mixing Tequila; it’s sipping Tequila. Last night…
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You can simplify this fancy Cherries & Bourbon dessert and still enjoy the delicious combination of flavors. Photo courtesy Trace Restaurant | Austin. Adding spirits to baked goods—Bourbon, Grand Marnier, liqueur, rum—adds a subtle nuance. We serve spiked desserts with a shot or liqueur glass of the featured spirit. It‘s a lovely end to…
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