Finnish Strawberry Snow (Mansikkalumi)

No fruit symbolizes more the arrival of summer to Finns than Strawberries. The open air markets begin in early June with imported berries from mainland Europe. However, it is the arrival of the superior Finnish strawberries, in the end of Read More …

Desmond Hotel Shaker Muffins

These muffins, which are are chock-full of fruit and nuts, would make a hearty start to any morning. The staff at The Desmond serves them in the restaurants, coffee shops, at banquets and for room service. Since they could be Read More …

Eggnog Custard Pie

For those who like eggnog, the holiday season is an awesome time of year. From the moment Thanksgiving starts, I start pulling out the eggnog recipes. I love making this custard pie, and sharing it when I have to! You Read More …

Love Potion Sorbet

“Food and sex are so related that when you start to do research it seems that every sort of food imaginable was at some point considered an aphrodisiac. To me, a perfect piece of fruit at its height of ripeness Read More …

Procedure for Shorter Time Processing

Below is the step-by-step procedure for processing foods that require less than 10 minutes processing time. Use this procedure for all sweet spreads as directed in the recipes. If the recipe requires a preparation and cooking time longer than 20 Read More …

How to make Perfect Coffee with French Press at home!

A French Press is one of the best methods for brewing your daily cup of coffee. It is simple, elegant and produces a rich and flavorful brew. While making French Press Coffee is not as easy as simply “adding water Read More …

Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Honey Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

The perfect light appetizer before any festivities… Crispy Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Honey Garlic Prawns (or Shrimp) to kick start your holiday! Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (Prawns): 1/3 cup barbecue sauce 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons lemon juice Read More …

Babka for ABM

Be sure to give yourself a good head start time-wise by starting preparation several hours ahead or even the day before. This traditional bread-like cake originally hails from Poland. Dough: 1 1/4 cups (3/4 pound) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup Read More …

Zalivnoye

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, so it is time to start thinking about the all-important zakuska table. Zakuska is the Russian version of hors d’oevres, but being Russian, it’s bigger, brawnier, and way more ambitious. And no Read More …