Cocoa Nib Truffles

Valentine’s Day is still two weeks away, but my internal pastry and chocolate clock is already ticking. It’s telling me that it’s time to be in full chocolate-mode. That’s 100% ok with me and this time of year makes me almost as giddy as Christmas time. Valentine’s Day means chocolate everything. I can’t help but feel […]

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Saffron & Cardamom Cinnamon Buns

It’s a new year and I’m ready for a fresh start. The time for embracing new hopes and setting new goals. Truth be told, I’ve never really found the new year to be a big motivator in making changes. I’m more of an “every day is a new start” type of person, so the need to […]

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Salted Espresso Caramel & Gianduja Tart

We’re in the thick of the holiday season and that means holiday party time. One of my favorite holiday party memories is from a couple of years ago. A dear friend invited us to celebrate the season in her home and the theme was “Pie Party.”  Some form of sweet or savory pie was to […]

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Dipped Holiday Meringues

I’ve teamed up with Ghirardelli and feedfeed to share one of my favorite chocolate recipes for Ghirardelli’s Baking Day happening today! Ghirardelli chocolate has been a staple in my pantry for many years, so when offered the opportunity to collaborate on this special project my answer had to be, “Absolutely.” As a feedfeed editor it’s my privilege […]

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