Category Archives: Pastry Challenges

Incredibly Edibly Delicious Pineapple Upside Down Pound Cake

I have been posting a lot of recipes of late, because that seems to be what most folks want.  But, truthfully, it’s not so much what I want. What would make my little heart Full to Bursting would be if … Continue reading

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Potato, Rice and Coconut Madness: The TaytoRiCo Round-Up

Welcome to the round-up, the Culmination of the TaytoRiCo Challenge!  For those of you who open your fridge or pantry and find yourself staring at a coupla potatoes, a handful or two of rice and a loverly bunch of coconuts, … Continue reading

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The TaytoRiCo Challenge: Potato Baba au Tres Leches

Well, that’s what I’m calling it, anyway.  Back when we first started discussing the TaytoRiCo extravaganza, I had a vision of making a lovely, smooth baked custard.  I actually did make one a couple of weeks ago with the Ri … Continue reading

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Gearing Up for TaytoRiCo: Thinking Outside the Box

Thinking of joining us for the #TaytoRiCo extravaganza next Thursday?  Feeling perhaps a bit daunted? Trepidatious? Alarmed?  Perhaps you are thinking, “Potatoes. Rice. Coconut.  Really?!  What am I supposed to do with those three ingredients?  How can I possibly cram … Continue reading

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A Very Irish Dessert. By Way of Italy. And Me.

This is my entry in The Daily Spud’s St. Paddy’s Day Food Parade.  Enjoy!  And please wander over there as well to check out all the other mouthwatering entries.  If you’ve found yourself here because of the Parade, welcome! Tomorrow … Continue reading

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The TaytoRiCo Challenge, Or Tubers, Grasses and Drupes, Oh My

In what world would three relatively sane women decide that it is a good idea to use potatoes, rice and coconut in a dish? Together. At the same time. Well, I’ll tell you. It’s the Twitterverse, wherein snippets of thought–not … Continue reading

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Hot and Cold Dessert Round Up

Hello, all!  Well, waaay back on November 9th, I invited folks to send me their ideas for creative desserts that juxtapose hot and cold, either figuratively or literally.  Here’s a Refresher Look at the original post, just to get us … Continue reading

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The Hot and Cold Challenge

I don’t know anyone who is on an even keel All The Time. I mean, even the most serene folks have a day every now and then when they must feel a little less-than-serene. High energy performers aren’t always necessarily … Continue reading

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