May 2, 2010

Baking from Giada at Home

After making Giada’s Pasta Ponza, I needed something sweet so I made Lemon Thyme Bars.

Close up. I like how the flecks of thyme show when you cut into the bars.

September 12, 2009

Basil Three Ways

The basil bunches at the farmer’s market were so large I couldn’t help but get two. It’s probably my favorite herb because there is so much you can do with it. Too bad it doesn’t last long so I had to quickly figure out how to use it. I managed to do come up with [...]

June 8, 2009

Sweet Quencher: Pink Lemonade Cupcake

I decided to have another taste from Icing on the Cake. Since its summer (well that and bananarama was not available) I chose Pink Lemonade.

this one baked up lopsided so it couldn’t really sit upright

i like the lemon wedge garnish to make it look more like lemonade

lighting a little [...]

May 3, 2009

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake Bars

One of the ingredients I look forward to using when in its in season is meyer lemon. I love that every part of it can be used - zest, peel, juice. Meyer lemon is not as tart as lemons you find year round which make them perfect for baking. These bars would be great for [...]