In Japan I came to appreciate the balance between a bite of something sugary sweet and the bitter flavor of matcha green tea. These Green Tea Cookies, encompass that balance in an elegant dough that bakes beautifully. Cut it in seasonal shapes and enjoy this matcha shortbread with a warm cup of green tea.
Along Cedar street in downtown Camas you will find a new shop that has this small town talking…
A few chocolate chips and a handful of chopped almonds give luscious flavor to these heart-shaped Meringue Cookies. Drizzled with chocolate, or adorned with a few Chocolate Filigree Hearts, these cookies make a pretty Valentine treat or a thoughtful gift to celebrate a special occasion.
This recipe for Eggnog Pound Cake makes a beautiful Twelfth Night Cake. Baked in a decorative pan and dusted with powdered sugar, then adorned with simple white and dark chocolate stars, this cake is both pretty and delicious. What makes it particularly special, however, is that the guest who finds a chocolate coin hidden in their slice wins a small prize as we celebrate Epiphany.
Simplicity. That word has a special meaning at this time of year. As Christmas Day approaches simplicity is something I seem to physically crave. It’s not that I don’t enjoy complexity. December often begins that way with boxes of decorations to be rediscovered and arranged, a calender bursting with obligations […]
I recently came across a small discovery in the kitchen that made my day. First, I found an old recipe for Petite Cheesecakes. It is taped to a page of notebook paper in a homemade cookbook I put together when I was first married. The recipe is neatly written out […]
No matter which version you bake, the best part of making Cranberry Pecan Cookies is how surprisingly wonderful they taste! Fresh cranberries give these cookies a bright tartness that is a welcome contrast to the spicy richness of other treats on my holiday cookie plate.
This small, slightly sweet, crustless cheesecake is topped with cranberry relish and studded with pecans. Serve it with sweet wheat crackers, gingersnaps or sugar cookies for a pretty holiday appetizer or light dessert.
Is it possible for chocolate to be out of season? Chocolate has become such a common favorite it is hard to think so. Yet late in the summer, when the temperature soars, I find myself using it sparingly. Maybe I add some chocolate chips here and there but densely rich […]
Blue cheese crumbles bring a sharp salty contrast and earthy complexity to this creamy cheesecake. Pair it with the spicy-sweet tones of Hazelnut Pear Flambé to create an inviting dessert experience.
The uniquely spiced fruit and earthy crunch of this Hazelnut Pear Flambé sauce lends Northwest flair to a variety of simple but elegant desserts.
A fun addition to a Halloween party, Spider Cupcakes are frosted with buttercream and decorated with legs made from pretzels and chocolate chips.