Desserts

Biscotti Napolitano | Candied Fruit, Walnut + Olive Oil Biscotti

January 3, 2015
Christmas, Cookies, Desserts, Edible Gifts, Food + Culture, Holiday Baking, Made by Me, Recipe Box, Winter
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le Shoppe | Old-Fashioned Southern Red Velvet Confetti Cake

August 10, 2014
Artisan Food Makers, Cakes + Tortes, Entertaining, le Shoppe, Maker Spotlight, Real Kids Party
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Greek Carrot + Walnut Cake | Keik Me Karota

June 26, 2014
Breakfast + Brunch, Cakes + Tortes, Desserts, Food + Culture, Made by Me, Recipe Box, The Khohanotz
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le Shoppe | Baby Shoe Cookies for a Boy Baby Shower

April 30, 2014
Artisan Food Makers, Baby Shower, Cookie Favors, Cookies, Dessert Tables, le Shoppe, Maker Spotlight, Occasions
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le Shoppe | Easter Holiday Baking, an Armenian Tradition

April 25, 2014
Artisan Food Makers, Breads + Savory Pastries, Cookies, Easter, le Shoppe, Made by Me, Maker Spotlight
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Last week has been very busy in the kitchen; baking, packaging and sending out lots of traditional baked goods.

Cream of Wheat Porridge with Cinnamon | POGEGHABOUR, Mamounieh

February 13, 2014
Armenian Recipe, Breakfast + Brunch, Custards + Puddings, Made by Me, My Food Roots, Recipe Box, The Khohanotz
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Real Parties | 30th Birthday Soiree in Black, White and Gold

February 3, 2014
Cakes + Tortes, Cookies, Dessert Tables, Entertaining, Food + Drink Styling, Made by Me, Party Ideas, Themed Party
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I baked the cake and decorated cookies for a 30th birthday party.

It was so exciting because I got to work with my favorite colors: black, white and gold. What an elegant soirée; the guests arrived at the cocktail party dressed up in the semi-monochromatic color scheme. The theme was shown through various elements – gold Chiavari chairs, sparkly sugar rimmed champagne flutes, textured gold frosted decanters full of wine on tray tables, sequin tablecloth, a mid-century modern bar set-up, Kate Spade gold foil confetti coasters, old gold party ware, dainty looking hors d’oeuvres and pretty mini desserts just to name a few.

Meyer Lemon + Aniseed FEKKAS | Crispy Moroccan Tea Biscuits

January 29, 2014
Cookies, Desserts, Made by Me, Recipe Box, The Khohanotz
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Frutti di Bosco | Italian Fruit Tart, Recipe by Buddy Valastro

December 29, 2013
Cookbook Recipe, Custards + Puddings, Desserts, Made by Me, Pastries, Pies + Tarts, Recipe Box
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Pumpkin Almond Pound Cake

November 30, 2013
Autumn, Cakes + Tortes, Desserts, Fall, Holiday Cooking, Made by Me, Recipe Box
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THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Desserts + Sweet Treats

November 22, 2013
Autumn, Cakes + Tortes, Cookies, Custards + Puddings, Desserts, Entertaining, Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Pies, Tarts + Galettes

November 21, 2013
Autumn, Desserts, Entertaining, Food + Culture, Holiday Cooking, Pies + Tarts, Thanksgiving
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

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