The September 2009 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Steph of A Whisk and a Spoon. She chose the French treat, Vols-au-Vent based on the Puff Pastry recipe by Michel Richard from the cookbook Baking With Julia by Dorie Greenspan.
Posts Tagged ‘cheese’
Daring Bakers September 2009 – Vol-au-Vent
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Fusion Food
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009What do you get when you cross the desire to use up some extra ingredients in your fridge and the desire to use a slightly neglected favorite pan at the same time?
Changing Seasons
Monday, September 7th, 2009I know it’s only started to cool down outside, but fall is undeniably coming. For some people, this is a huge relief. Others are kicking and screaming as they cook out one last time this holiday weekend and try to catch a few final rays at the beach. Though I’m not much of a cooker-outer [...]
Mascarpeach
Friday, July 10th, 2009I had hoped my next post was going to be about a different ice creamy treat (on a stick!), but alas, there was a problem when it came time to photograph. I’ll get a post up about the slightly-problematic-but-still-really-delicious aforementioned concoction soon, but in the meantime, here’s something that’ll make the wait more bearable.
Iron Cupcake: Summer Berries III
Monday, June 22nd, 2009Here we go again…
I told you I’d be doing something fun with that sparkling, juicy blackberry jam, didn’t I?
Ta daaaaa!
Iron Cupcake: Summer Berries II
Thursday, June 11th, 2009This is my second offering for this month’s Iron Cupcake, but was actually my first idea upon learning the theme of Summer Berries.
I’m doing these in order of what’s on sale that week…
Gooey Birthday!
Monday, May 25th, 2009A friend of mine had a birthday this weekend, and was celebrating with cook outs! I went to one held by another friend and knew I had to bring some cupcakes along, but what kind?
Cheesecake Centerpiece: Daring Bakers April 2009
Monday, April 27th, 2009This month’s Daring Baker’s Challenge is another first for me: cheesecake! Baked in a water bath and everything!
The April 2009 challenge is hosted by Jenny from Jenny Bakes. She has chosen Abbey’s Infamous Cheesecake as the challenge.
I left the flavor choosing up to Z and my dad, since they both love cheesecake. They agreed that [...]
A Brief Break From Tea
Saturday, April 18th, 2009Sick of tea yet? A little? I’m not, but I made something reeeally good for dinner last night and thought the internet might be interested!
I saw a yummy-looking dish over at the kitchn, and decided that before the Meyer lemons disappeared for the rest of the year I’d have to make it. So I bookmarked [...]




