Mosaic
Julie | July 27, 2011
The July 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was a fresh fraisier cake with exposed fruit. My version was lemon chiffon with vanilla cream, raspberries, peaches, and candied lemons.
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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Banana Bread
Julie | July 2, 2011
A new favorite spin on banana bread, chock-full of oatmeal and chocolate chips for a moist, hearty loaf (or two!).
Betty’s Tea
Julie | June 13, 2011
A nourishing tea party menu in honor of an elderly friend of ours: crumpets with homemade jam, raw clotted cream, and honeyed lemon curd, plus tzatziki tuna salad cups and lilac-infused syrup to sweeten the tea!
Mexican Marquise on Meringue
Julie | May 28, 2011
The May 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was a decadent chocolate marquise on meringue, garnished with caramel and spiced nuts. I chose a Mexican chocolate theme with cinnamon and dulce de leche that turned out beautifully.
The Dairy Diary
Julie | May 24, 2011
A tour of Windsor Dairy, north of Denver—they raise grassfed cows on an organic farm, and are the only dairy in the USA to test every single batch of milk for pathogens. Raw milk, here we come!
Notes from Above the Ground
Julie | May 14, 2011
A May garden update, and a trip to the Denver Urban Homesteading farmer’s market.
Piña Colada Cupcakes
Julie | May 13, 2011
Some of my favorite flavors, coconut and pineapple, in a convenient portable form—piña colada cupcakes! These rich coconut cakes are filled with fragrant pineapple curd and an airy whipped cream frosting.
Maple Mousse in Edible Cups
Julie | April 27, 2011
The April 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was maple mousse served up in edible cups. I made almond-banana cups edged with chocolate, and made maple-bacon s’mores just for fun!
I Love It When a Plan Comes Together
Julie | April 24, 2011
In celebration of spring and resurrection–fiddlehead fern quiche with ramps and blueberry betty nests with banana custard.
Not Too Shabby
Julie | March 16, 2011
Fancy food for weeknights: garlicky prawns, pan-seared steaks, and cheesecake. What more could you ask for?
