March 21st is California Strawberry Day. Not sure who makes these things up, but there it is. In honor of the beautiful red berry I made a snack cake. Yes, it could be breakfast. Call it coffee cake. Who am I to dissuade you from eating cake for breakfast? . You know when strawberries are ripe when…
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Strawberry Mojito
I think we should just make Mondays Mojito Day and be done with it. You can thank me now. Mind you; this has to start of course at 5:30 Pm, or when you hit the front door. Today I hit the front door at promptly 5:45 Pm and yes the mojito was made BEFORE DINNER. Somethings take priority and…
Mini Strawberry Tarte Tatins
I just bought a strawberry plant. I’m hopeful but cautious at the same time. It’s a known fact that I do not have a green thumb. The Husband will be quick to vouch for this-the fact that I kill plants. When we were first married he had this crazy-God knows what it was-leafy plant. He was…
Pretty In Pink Strawberry Guava Cupcakes
Strawberry Guava Cupcakes Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues with pretty in pink cupcakes, and to also honor my friend Ruth and her birthday. Ruthie as we like to call her sprinkles sugar where ever she goes; just like these pretty cupcakes. Happy Birthday Ruthie! We love you so much. Strawberry Chiffon Cake (this chiffon cake…
Pretty In Pink Marshmallows
Strawberry Marshmallows I’m honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month by making some pink treats. Here is a fun recipe to try for marshmallows. It’s super easy and they are very light and fluffy. The strawberry puree adds a lot of flavor as well as the pink color. Strawberry Marshmallows (recipe by Elizabeth LaBau @ About.com Candy) (The mallows take several…
Fraisier Gateaux
Fraisier Gateaux with Creme Mousseline This month’s “Daring Baker’s Challenge” is the Fraisier. The July challenge is hosted by Jana of cherry tea cakes. http://www.cherryteacakes.com The recipe is written by the very talented duo here in San Francisco; Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson of famed Tartine Bakery. It is a light chiffon cake layered with cream mousseline…
