When you think Swiss what is the first thing you think of? Could it be chocolate? Or maybe it’s cheese? Or maybe mountains and railroads? Bring them all together into an excursion on a first class Pullman car and you have the Chocolate Train…
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Amaretto Cupcakes with Cherry Cream
Ages ago I got a care package from the folks at Stonyfield Farm. They make Oikos Organic Greek yogurt, a fabulously thick and, better yet, natural dairy product that contains no fat and twice the protein of regular yogurt. I was excited about the quality of the product but I […]
Spicy Sweet Cherries – Two Ways
I adore the flavor of fresh sweet cherries. When cherries are in season I keep a bowlful in my kitchen just to snack on. Or, sometimes, I pit them, sprinkle them with sugar and a little liquid, maybe lemonade or wine or kirsch, let them sit for an hour or […]
Lemon Meringue Pie
The filling for this Lemon Meringue Pie focuses on the fresh tartness of the lemon. Bright and tangy, it sets a perfect contrast to the soft, sweet cloud of meringue on top. Nestled in a flaky golden pastry this pie is sure to be a family favorite.
Meringue That Won’t Weep
No one likes sticky beads forming on top of their pie, or a damp sticky layer between pie filling and topping, especially after making the effort to create something special. Aunt Hen had a solution. She discovered Meringue That Won’t Weep and she still loved to share the recipe with friends and family well into her eighties.
