Take-out Tuesday, Strawberry Orange Scones

I recently saw a recipe from talented Chris at the Cafe Sucre Farine for Strawberry Scones that sounded so good, I had to make it asap The best part is all you need are a few pantry staples and fruit I had a few strawberries, but I also had clementines and 1/2 a pear that … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Candy Pastry

🎃  Happy Halloween!  👻 I wonder what they are going to be this year? Will you be trick or treating? Here’s a treat you can make with the leftover Halloween loot~ Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Candy Pastry Borrow some candy from your little trick or treaters and make a grown-up treat! Start with a crescent roll … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Fruit Pastries with Almond Cream

My friend Jodi tempted me with her Peach Puff Tartlettes last week I had the peaches and puff pastry, but sadly no almonds…hmmm… I did have almond paste, do you ever use it?  It has magical powers  🎩 Mixed with sugar and softened butter it makes a Umami type paste that can be used as … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Almond Peach Dumplings

I made this twice in one week…that’s how good and easy it is During baking, the butter and sugar cause the dough and the fruit to transform into a heavenly dumpling All you need is a roll of crescent roll dough, 2-3 peaches, almond extract, sugar and butter Toss your peaches in boiling water for … Continue reading