York Peppermint Patties and rich chocolate mint ice-cream make Chocolate Peppermint Patty Ice-Cream a great treat any time! When I was a kid, I used to spend time each summer at my grandparents’ dairy farm in western Pennsylvania. I’d get up early with my Grandpa to milk the cows, clean out the barn and feed… Continue reading Chocolate Peppermint Patty Ice-Cream
Black forest yogurt pie takes just 5 minutes to make and is a light, flavorful treat. Becky is away at college and I’m missing her. This weekend was parent’s weekend but I couldn’t afford the trip up there to see her so I’ll have to wait until Thanksgiving. In the meantime, I’m putting together a… Continue reading Black forest yogurt pie
Brownie Bottom Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake. Brownies, peanut butter, Oreos and chocolate ganache. What’s not to love! Today would have been my sister’s 50th birthday. I’m missing her more than I can say. My sister, Joan, died a 11 months ago from a massive heart attack. She had the typical WOMAN’S symptoms. She felt nauseous… Continue reading Brownie Bottom Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake
Fresh pears, dark chocolate and Nielsen-Massey chocolate extract combine for a wonderful, simple treat in this Chocolate Pear Galette. Nielsen-Massey is promoting kids baking this fall so they sent me some of their chocolate extract to try out. I love Nielsen-Massey flavorings. They may seem more expensive than some other brands but their flavors are… Continue reading Chocolate Pear Galette
Chocolate ganache swirled into pumpkin bread takes it to the next level! This Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bread is moist, spicy and chocolaty. Perfect for a fall day! I love fall. Here in Texas it’s about one week at the end of November but when I was a kid in Delaware, the trees would start… Continue reading Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Bread
Lamingtons are chocolate and coconut covered sponge cakes. A whipped cream filling makes this version even more moist and delicious and if you start with pre-made ingredients, you can make these Easy Lamingtons in about 15 minutes. My first experience with Lamingtons was seeing them at a church event in Cambodia. They looked so amazing… Continue reading Easy Lamingtons
