Warning Sugary Goodness — Adventures of a foodie and a love affiair with sugar…

Repost of the Halloween Kebabs

September 30, 2012

Everyone is asking about the Peep Kebabs from last year so I’ll repost: Dear Peeps, I love you very much. I think about you all the time. I love the way you melt in my mouth but first taste so sugary. Please marry me so we can be together always! Peep Show Yes I [...]

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Tourist Club-(Top Secret Post)

September 23, 2012

My daughter, Juliana, was only home for a brief break this summer. She then left for work in Maine as a camp counselor. It’s the same camp she went to growing up. After her job ended, she went straight back to school in upstate New York. So while she was here, we made it a point [...]

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches

September 20, 2012

Upon my return from the Orange County Fair last month, it seemed only fitting to share this great recipe. Pork and bacon were the super stand out ingredients at the fair this summer. I didn’t realize just how easy pulled pork was to make until I broke down and tried it one day. When I owned Frosting Bake Shop in Mill Valley, [...]

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Orange County Fair 2012 annual food tasting with Erin Tripp

September 16, 2012

Can’t believe a whole year has gone by, but it did. My sister-in-law, Erin and myself are back at it, perusing the Orange County Fair for hot food finds. Well I’m here to report the results did not disappoint! The theme this year was, ‘Home Sweet Home’. I would say that bacon is the trendy item for the [...]

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Pistachio Dream Ice Cream Pie with Mango and Raspberry Puree

August 23, 2012

Does this look to hard to make? Trust me, it’s not that difficult. You don’t even need an ice cream maker. I have found this frozen dessert to be a genuine crowd pleaser. It has that “WOW” factor without a ton of time invested in the kitchen. Good for entertaining because you can make it ahead and just leave [...]

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Homemade Pasta with Alfredo sauce and the summer of 85′

August 2, 2012

I’m not gona lie, I partied pretty hard back in the day. (Don’t worry my kids never read my blog, way beneath them) The summer of 1985 was somehow the pinnacle. That was the summer to end all summers. In fact, in the fall I moved to New York City and my life as I knew it [...]

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Takahachi Bakery New York City

July 23, 2012

Ever been to a Japanese Bakery? My lovely host and old-time friend, Alyce lives just around the corner from one in New York City. During my food marathon visit she insisted we go. I’m more of an american style bakery person myself but she forced me just the same. Not really forced ’cause I’ll pretty much eat anything at a [...]

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Bucket of Sand Cake

July 13, 2012

The truth is I found these wonderful chocolate sea shells online and well you know…. needed to make something so I could use them. For the most part that is how I get most of my ideas, sort’a backwards. The bucket has layers of vanilla and chocolate cake pieces, brownie chunks, buttercream frosting, and cinnamon crumb cake for [...]

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Duane Park Patisserie NYC

July 7, 2012

I wanted to share my photos and experience with you from my visit to Duane Park Patisserie in New York City, in the Tribeca area. Here goes another one checked off my Bakery Bucket List. Started in 1992 by Madeline Lanciani, it is unassuming and easily missed. Once inside you will be intoxicated by the sweet aroma and darling [...]

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Dessert Pizza 4-ways

June 30, 2012

It all started one day when I found these Sixlets on sale at CVS. I bought 5 bags for $2.00! Oh happy days Been using them on everything ever since including english muffins in the mornings. Don’t know what a Sixlet is? A tiny ball of chocolate with a candy coating. Kind’a like an [...]