Lady M Mille Crêpes Cake For Easter & The History Of Crêpe Cakes

The first Easter cake we baked was a coconut-covered lamb. We purchased a special mold, baked a yellow cake, frosted it in white, and coated it with shredded coconut. Was it a masterpiece? Probably not, but our memory recalls that everyone was delighted with the effort. In recent years, however, we have forgone the effort…
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Paella Recipes For National Paella Day

[1] Paella on the grill (photo © Sur La Table). [2] Potato and chorizo paella. Here’s the recipe (photo © Black Gold Farms).   We love elaborate rice dishes, so paella recipes are always a special-occasion treat. March 27th is National Paella Day, so we’re getting out the paella pan and cooking up a party.…
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A Recipe For Divinity, For National Nougat Day

For National Nougat Day, March 26th, we’re taking a slight turn to highlight a member of the nougat family: divinity. This creamy, smooth confection is made with egg whites, sugar, water, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and pecans—although you can substitute the nuts and otherwise play with the recipe, adding flavors. The recipe for divinity is…
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Gourmet Easter Chocolate: Ukranian Easter Egg Designs

[1] Chocolate Easter eggs with traditional Ukranian Easter egg designs (all photos © Chocolat Moderne). [2] A close-up of the Easter egg designs. [3] Other options include speckled, hand-painted Easter eggs. [4] Bright red eggs, a tradition in the Eastern Orthodox church. The red represents the blood and sacrifice of Christ on the cross, and…
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Sweet & Savory Waffle Recipes For National Waffle Day

March 25th is International Waffle Day (also called World Waffle Day), a holiday with religious significance in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. March 25th is the Feast of the Annunciation, upon which waffles are typically eaten. The day celebrates waffles and their history, and we’ve got sweet and savory waffle recipes below—for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and…
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