Lemon blueberry eclairs are the latest variation on the classic French dessert. Of all the desserts I’ve made, anything with pastry cream and choux dough are my favorite to make. Trying new variations on eclairs so that I can eventually open a bakery that only does eclairs. From there I get the TV show, become Continue reading
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Simple & Delicious Meyer Lemon Posset
Do you crave a luscious, citrusy treat that can be whipped up in a matter of minutes? Do you need a quick dessert for a summer party? Is it too hot to use the oven to make anything? Look no further than this delicious, delightful Meyer Lemon Posset! This elegant dessert effortlessly combines the vibrant Continue reading
Delicious Chocolate Strawberry Whoopie Pie Recipe
After my last experience making whoopie pies, I wasn’t exactly looking to make them again anytime soon. While the gingerbread latte whoopie pies were delicious, they were time intensive. Additionally, they were a lot of work for not a lot of cookies. However, I was commissioned by a friend to make some desserts for his dad’s birthday, Continue reading
Pecan Apricot Cookie Recipe for Relaxed Mornings
On the random day that I’m able to sleep in and have a lazy morning, I like to have a nice cup of coffee and a pastry. This is mostly an incentive for me and my wife to get out of bed in the first place and try to be productive so we’re not playing Continue reading
Ultimate Fudge Brownie Recipe
It’s a typical evening in our cozy little kitchen, and I find myself once again faced with a delicious dilemma. As an amateur baker and trophy husband, I have just made the ultimate fudge brownie recipe that my wife absolutely adores. However, there’s a twist to this tale – she loves them, but she doesn’t Continue reading
“Authentic” Pistachio Eclairs Recipe
I’ve never had pistachio eclairs from a bakery even though I know they’re available. My friend Peter Swiek, founder of told me he tried them at a bakery outside DC one time. I had just made my churro eclairs and was excited to try another flavor combination. I researched a few methods for making pistachio Continue reading
Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe to Pucker Up For
Lemon meringue pie is the latest citrus dessert for me to try. Citrus desserts are some of my favorites. Lemon tarts, lemon bars, blood orange bars, the stronger/sharper the citrus flavor the more I love it. I had grand plans to make a dessert using grapefruit but unfortunately, grapefruit doesn’t play nice with the meds Continue reading
Delicious Pistachio Pastry Cream Recipe
This recipe for pistachio pastry cream uses pistachio extract to get a subtle flavor that isn’t overpowering. Other recipes might call for pistachio paste. However, I found that the pastry cream wasn’t as light and the texture wasn’t as smooth. While the extract might be seen as a shortcut, I say, who cares? It tastes Continue reading
Updated Zeppole di San Giuseppe pastry recipe
Zeppole di San Giuseppe are Italian pastries. They are traditionally made for St. Joseph’s Day to celebrate St. Joseph, the husband of Mary and stepfather of Jesus. The traditional recipe uses Italian pastry cream, duh. Based on my personal preference, I find French pastry cream to be superior. The smooth, satiny texture that comes from Continue reading
How to Make CBD Gummies at Home
This recipe for CBD gummies is a little bit of a departure from the recipes I usually post. But a bit of background, as a former elite athlete, I used CBD for pain management and also to help with sleep when I was in a tough training cycle. Opinions about CBD and its effectiveness aside, Continue reading