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Hot Fudge Sauce and Frozen Chocolate Mousse

The massive heat wave that was hovering over Wisconsin (and much or the rest of the country) has finally broken, and we got a quick downpour of much needed rain. With all of that heat, our ice cream maker has been working full-time. Several quarts of vanilla, strawberry, and salty caramel occupied our freezer for […]

Posted 14 July 2012 | blueberries   condiments   dessert   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article   raspberries   strawberries | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , , ,

Oatmeal Caramelitas

It is with bittersweet pangs that I write this post. Sweet, because, OMG, look at that caramel! Bitter, because these babies are long gone. When I peeked in the baking pan this morning for a little after-breakfast treat, I discovered that my husband had taken every last bar, except one. I was crestfallen, and pretty […]

Posted 11 April 2012 | baked goods   cookies   dessert | Comments (3) Tagged: , , , , , ,

Blood Orange Caramel

Homemade caramel sauce is brightened with blood orange juice and a hint of vanilla. This makes a coveted gift, a sweet drizzle on ice cream, or a chewy layer in a sandwich cookie. It’s reminiscent of a Creamsicle. Caramel is easy, but working with scalding hot sugar that could burn in the blink of an […]

Posted 18 February 2012 | citrus   condiments   dessert   seasonal | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Pudding Chômeur

It may garner disbelief, but given a choice in desserts, I rarely choose chocolate. Molten chocolate baby cakes and decadent flourless tortes are delicious, but more than a bite is too much. My desire lies with those things caramel, brown sugary, and rich with butter. And interestingly enough, a single bite is never enough. Although […]

Posted 13 February 2012 | baked goods   comfort food   dessert   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article   vegetarian | Comments Off on Pudding Chômeur Tagged: , , , , , ,

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let’s not kid ourselves. Chocolate chip cookies, even whole wheat ones, are not a health food. However, whole wheat flour has three times the fiber and additional protein, so maybe you can enjoy an additional cookie, with a smidgen less guilt. Although personally, I don’t think anyone should feel guilty eating a chocolate chip cookie. […]

Posted 09 February 2012 | baked goods   comfort food   cookies   dessert   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: , , , , , ,