Author Archives: Lisa

“I MUST have Chocolate and Peanut Butter!” Tart (Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Honey Caramel Tart)

I uttered the above sentence in quotes at least 15 times a few nights ago. It went on from 10pm until 1am, and I couldn’t sleep because I had to have it. My SO suggested grabbing a jar of peanut … Continue reading

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Daring Bakers – Beaux et delicieux eclairs (beautiful and delicious eclairs)

This is my first Daring Baker’s Challenge, and I must say, I’m very excited to participate in such a fun challenge with so many talented bakers and pastry chefs. Daring Bakers was created by Lis from La Mia Cucina and … Continue reading

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Peaches and “Steam” Cupcakes for ICE Challenge: Chile Pepper

Cupcakes are Peachy! Well, they are in this case; this case being a super duper moist peach infused cupcake spiked with just enough sizzling habanero pepper to tickle, but not burn, your palate, in a really, really good way.  I … Continue reading

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