Tag Archives: dessert

Aug
18

The Best Fruit Cobbler Ever (According to Berk)

Well I’ve finally gotten my head out of the show-biz clouds and I’m back to the ol’ bump and grind.  My TV pilot is in editing now and there’s nothing for me to do except sit and wait.  It’s killing … Continue reading →

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Jul
05

An All-American Canning Project: Brandied Cherries

Do you find yourself shedding a small tear when you realize that cherry season will end just as abruptly as it started?  Well, cry no more my friend.  You can preserve cherries by soaking them in brandy and then canning … Continue reading →

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May
20

Chocolate Raspberry Torte

Here’s some happy news to brighten your day: It’s berry season!  Raspberries, in particular, are looking plump and juicy right about now.  Which is why I love to use them as the finishing touch on this showcase dessert.  What we … Continue reading →

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Apr
20

Grown-Up Pudding Cups

Did your mom ever pack those Jell-O Pudding Cups in your lunch box when you were a kid?  And wasn’t there something irresistible about plunging a plastic spoon down into that rich, creamy pudding and taking a big, sugary bite?  … Continue reading →

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Mar
16

Strawberry shortcake… and the curious cat

Strawberries, grown right here in California, are already appearing at the market.  They come from Oxnard and Ventura, just north of Los Angeles, where the weather is mild and Spring literally comes on the heels of Christmas.  So I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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