Category Archives: dessert

Chocolate Pavlovas with Chocolate Mascrapone Mousse

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Beware, because I’m pretty sure you can get calories from just reading the name or looking at the pictures. Oh, the sacrifices we make for art! The June 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Dawn of Doable and Delicious. … Continue reading →

Posted in daring bakers, dessert | Tagged | 5 Comments

Raspberries on the go…

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Not to show off too much, but this is just one day’s worth of raspberries from our canes!  The birds have been pretty respectful thus far, and I’m loving it… And no, the whipped cream is not from my garden.

Posted in dessert | 3 Comments

Chai Breakfast Cake

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Mmmm…. Usually I’m not big into breakfasts.  Well, I was, ages ago, but since giving up most simple carbs and dairy and eggs…not so much.  A bowl of millet on occasion is quite delightful, but hands down, my favorite is … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, dessert, recipe | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Chocolate Sunbutter cookies

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I know that today is the Daring Baker day, with a recipe for Orange Tian.  But since I don’t eat dairy, and DH is dairy free right now due to his allergies (which, despite his complaints, is really helping with … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, recipe | 5 Comments

Daring Bakers: Tiramisu!

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

The February 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Aparna of My Diverse Kitchen and Deeba of Passionate About Baking. They chose Tiramisu as the challenge for the month. Their challenge recipe is based on recipes from The Washington Post, … Continue reading →

Posted in daring bakers, dessert | 9 Comments

Tuxedoed Strawberries

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

A simple, easy, Valentine’s treat! There’s still time to make these babies. I must say, I like eating seasonally and we were in Santa Barbara a few years back for Valentine’s Day and got HUGE luscious organic strawberries and the … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, recipe | 5 Comments

Nanaimos–A Daring Baker challenge

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Nanaimos=Canadian for bliss No one was more delighted than me to see this month’s DB pick! The January 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Lauren of Celiac Teen. Lauren chose Gluten-Free Graham Wafers and Nanaimo Bars as the challenge … Continue reading →

Posted in daring bakers, dessert, recipe | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Carob Chestnut Balls

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I love these babies. I’ve made them for a while, and finally wrote down the recipe…only to lose it in the shuffle of a kitchen remodel. But no worries! The new, improved version is even yummier (I think). So check … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, recipe | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Puff pastry: a Daring baker challenge

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

The first of the month is now a fun time of anticipation, wondering what new adventure is in store for the Daring Baker challenge. Invariably, it’s something I’d never dream of making on my own, and this was no exception! … Continue reading →

Posted in daring bakers, dessert | 8 Comments

Dobos Torta Cake–Daring bakers

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I was delighted when I discovered the August Daring Baker challenge! The August 2009 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Angela of A Spoonful of Sugar and Lorraine of Not Quite Nigella. They chose the spectacular Dobos Torte based on … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, daring bakers, dessert | 12 Comments