Desserts and Pastry

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Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam

10/25/2010 |

Now that the Holidays are coming, I’m getting out all of my recipes that I only make at this time…

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Mini Lemon Tartlets & A Culinary School Banquet

10/15/2010 |

By the end of March 1995 I had completed eight out of ten quarter classes required to receive my Certificate…

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Mini Tartlet Shells, Food Art & an Optical Illusion

10/03/2010 |

Yesterday my plan was to make these Mini Tartlet Shells and photograph them. Next I was going to make the…

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Apple and Cheddar Bread & Autumn Harvest Brandy Pear Cake from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

09/26/2010 |

The theme for the Saturday Tea class this week at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach was Back…

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Autumn Berry Tapioca Parfaits & Caramelized Onion and Brie Croissants at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

09/23/2010 |

The theme for the Saturday Afternoon Tea class this week at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach was…

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Little Buttercream Bees and How To Make A Piping Cone

09/13/2010 |

I get such a kick out of making miniature decorations for my baking projects. One of my favorite are these…

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A piece of chocolate cake and some strawberries on a plate.

La Bete Noir Flourless Chocolate Cake and a Guest Post by Felipe

08/06/2010 |

This is a guest post from my friend Felipe Tapia, who is thinking of starting a food blog and wanted…

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Ibarra Mexican Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

05/12/2010 |

On May 5th I celebrated Cinco de Mayo at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen, the Cooking School at Bristol Farms. Grace-Marie was preparing…

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California Avocado and Mango with Honey Yogurt and Avocado Liquado with Lavender Shortbread Cookie

05/03/2010 |

I have never thought of the avocado as a fruit. It’s not sweet. I think of it as one of…

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Blueberry Brown Butter Tart

04/03/2010 |

If I was stranded on a desert island and could only have one tart to eat forever, this is the…

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