There are days I really miss San Francisco. I miss all the wonderful restaurants. I miss all the eccentric, diverse weirdos, people. I miss hearing the clang-clang of a distant cable car rolling down a steep hill. I miss the faint orange of the Golden Gate bridge peeking through the dense fog. I miss being able to drive up to the wine…
Category: Citrus (28)
Orange and Clementine Sweet Rolls
I have an abundance of “cuties” (clementines) in my fruit drawer. We love them but sometimes they seem to linger around a bit before we can eat them all. Anyone who knows me, knows I love citrus of any kind. I especially love citrus desserts or snacks. These little cuties were calling me from the fridge…
Lime Syrup Cakes
It’s no secret I love citrus desserts. Frankly I like citrus anything. Anytime I can make a dessert wrapped around a piece of citrus I’m happy. These cakes pack a very bright citrus punch but the syrup balances out the cakes so they are not too tart. This is the recipe you make when limes…
Lemon Cheesecake Squares
Sometimes you crave something sweet, but you can’t place exactly what it is that you want. You start running through your mind all the options for a sweet tooth fix but nothing sounds right. This is the time I usually go for something sweet and tart. I love tangy and citrus desserts. I never met a lemon…
Tangerine Mini Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream and Candied Kumquats
Being a foodie, I like to be intrigued by trying foods I’ve never had before. The kumquat suddenly intrigued me. For years I had always walked by that little mysterious orange fruit and never paid it any attention. This year though something happened that was unexpected. It was kind of whispering my name from afar. Just…
