Pumpkin Ice Cream
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This is the first weekend it feels like fall, something I haven't experienced for a couple of years. As much as I loved San Francisco and Northern California, I really did miss having a fall season.
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Double-Chocolate Cookies
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Well folks, after all those healthy salads I've been posting lately I think it's time to indulge a bit. And what better way than with double-chocolate cookies!
Read MorePeach Cake with Lemon-Pistachio Streusel
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Fruit. Nuts. Cake. Yep. You might have noticed I've taken a liking to putting fresh fruit in cakes, and while it's hard to find fresh local berries at the market these days, there's still quite a few peaches. This is a delicious way to use some of them.
Read MoreCherry Pistachio Cake
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Hey there, I have a great recipe to share with you. This cherry pistachio cake is incredible. Between packing and cleaning I really needed some baking. I'm glad I did.
Read MoreStrawberry Rhubarb Crumble
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I'm a big fan of rhubarb, and nothing says summer like rhubarb. It doesn't grow well (or maybe at all) in California so when I saw some at the supermarket the other day I grabbed a handful.
Read MoreGinger-Molasses Cookies
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Do you like spicy? Then this is the cookie for you! These cookies pack a lot of punch with fresh ginger, cardamom and black pepper. They're big soft cookies with tons of flavor and they're super delicious.
Read MoreHomemade It's-It Ice Cream Sandwich
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If you've ever lived in California or visited you're probably familiar with San Francisco's own It's-it ice cream sandwich. A scoop of vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies and smothered in chocolate. It's absolutely fabulous.
Read MoreStrawberry Loaf Cake
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I've been on a berry kick these days, with hand pies, and berry crush cocktails, still the refrigerator is overflowing with strawberries and I thought I might try this Strawberry Loaf Cake.
Read MoreMy Own Fruit Pie
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You know how you love pie? But it's not so easy to transport? LIke say… while hiking? I got to thinking about an upcoming hike and here I am making hand fruit pies. I've made pies before and tarts, but I gotta say I love this new form of pie! These will be so easy to bring along for a picnic.
Read MoreApricot Frozen Yogurt
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Here it is June already, warmer weather in many places, not exactly warm here in SF (65° + blustery Pacific winds = cold) but no reason not to try out some frozen yogurt. I found a couple recipes, here and here, both of which referenced David Lebovitz Perfect Scoop book,
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