Tag: Valentine’s Day

The components of Deconstructed Cherry Cheesecake Bites served in rustic bowls and arranged on a wooden tea tray.

Deconstructed Balsamic Cherry Cheese Bites

Do you want to serve a delicious dessert with a cookie crust, a creamy cheese filling and a delicious fruit topping, but don’t have the time, inclination or equipment to bake a cheesecake? Deconstructed Cherry Cheese Bites may be just what you are looking for. This recipe breaks down the elements of an elegant Cherry Cheesecake, and serves them as a fun DIY dessert.

Meringue Torte with Chocolate filling on a glass plate beside an embroidered napkin, a heart shaped ornament and two silver forks.

Meringue Torte

I love February. I like the way it sounds, beginning with a frisky fricative followed suddenly by the pairing of two unlikely mid-word consonants in a mismatch that invites us to think before speaking. I like the way it begins with that famous rodent checking the shadows for promises of […]

Chocolate Tofu Mousse in two white Japanese tea cups beside an iron teapot.

A Simple Amaretto Chocolate Mousse

Silken Tofu makes a wonderful addition to this Simple Amaretto Chocolate Mousse. The recipe is super easy, wholesome and delicious…plus few would ever guess the secret ingredient in this creamy smooth chocolate mousse unless you told them.

Four Cinnamon Toast Biscotti arranged on a white saucer beside cinnamon sticks and a coffee cup.

Cinnamon Toast Biscotti

What makes Cinnamon Toast Biscotti special is the topping added during the second bake. After cutting the loaves into thick slices and toasting one side, brush the biscotti with a bit of butter. Then sprinkle each cookie with cinnamon and sugar, like a slice of Cinnamon Toast.

Champagne over Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup makes a delicious champagne cocktail that is uniquely memorable.

The Charm of Wild Hibiscus

Embellish a glass of champagne with a single syrup-drenched wild hibiscus flower to make this Wild Hibiscus Champagne Cocktail. The subtle essence of red fruit layers the champagne with scarlet sweetness as the blossom sparkles and unfolds in response to the bubbles. 

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

My family are documented Snickerdoodle fans.  Of course we aren’t the only ones.  It seems to me that the love of Snickerdoodles is almost infectious.  The most popular post on My Own Sweet Thyme this past year has been the one where my son and I break down a recipe […]

Hot Chocolate topped with whipped cream in a cup and saucer with a chocolate heart on the side

Hot Chocolate

It is a gorgeous Valentine’s Day here in Memphis! It is bright and sunny and the temperature is in the neighborhood of 60F. It is the perfect atmosphere for sunny smiles and red high heels.  Out for lunch at Houston’s it was great to see folks of all ages dressed […]

Snickerdoodle Pancake in Cast Iron Skillet with a powdered sugar heart dust on top

Snickerdoodle Pancake

Life gets busy and complicated and when it does we need to be reminded to be open to the essence of what’s really important, and let the rest go…or at least loosen our grip on it a little. 

Chicken Breasts with Champagne Sauce

We are in the heart of champagne season. From New Year’s Eve through Valentine’s Day when the evenings are long and the conditions are perfect for romantic dinners for two there always seems to be an occasion close at hand for sharing a glass of sparkling wine. Over twenty years […]

Spanish Hot Chocolate – For Sipping or Dipping

A Taste of History Following our snow day last Thursday, it got cold. Cold for Portland, that is. The roads cleared and life got back to normal but snow lingered in the back yard and the air stayed fresh and chilly. My craving for Hot Chocolate lingered too. I have […]

A Cherry Cheesecake made with goat cheese and honey, topped with morello cherries in balsamic sauce and presented in a triple ginger crust.

Honeyed Balsamic Cherry Cheesecake in a Triple Ginger Crust

Looking for a reason to celebrate? The calendar is full of happy occasions that are perfect for sharing a slice of this intimate little Cherry Cheesecake. Made with honey flavored chèvre and topped with beautiful Honeyed Balsamic Cherries in a gingersnap crust, this small cheesecake goes a long way toward […]