Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Nothing screams “summer” more than a refreshing bowl of homemade ice cream. I have been making ice cream for a few years now, and I was never really happy with […]
Category Archives: Desserts
Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies
Puzzled by the title? “Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies”? Seriously, what kind of dessert is this? The avocado may be something that would sound intriguing, but then again…. avocado in a dessert? […]
Blueberry Coffee Cake with Granola Streusel
A perfect slice of moist, fluffy, and hearty blueberry coffee cake to go with a cup of freshly brewed joe on a sunny sunday morning. What sounds better? I actually […]
Dark & Decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake
Every so often, you will come across a poor soul who claims he does not like chocolate. That’s when you turn to him, make a facial expression as if seeing […]
White Chocolate and Cherry Truffles
These white pockets of heavenly glory are filled with my Nonna’s homemade Italian cherry marmalade, which is a jam full of love. Those who cook with true passion always seem to bring […]
Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut
Being influenced by the region of Piemonte, where we have our house, I decided to try a classic combo of chocolate and hazelnut, which happens to be my Dad’s favorite. […]
Peppermint Bark Truffles
What makes these festive truffles so much better than actual peppermint bark? It could be the creamy dark-chocolate center. Or the fact that it’s not bark, but a ball. Or […]