by bobbienoto | Apr 29, 2012 | Candies, Gluten Free, Home
It is 3:00 a.m and the sandman skipped dusting me, I am unable to fall asleep. After tossing and turning telling myself I need to sleep; I give up and head toward the kitchen. Unsure what culinary delight I will start with, I open the pantry for inspiration. To my...
by bobbienoto | Apr 29, 2012 | General Information, x
Macaron Terms: Tant pour tant: Half and half, half almond flour and icing sugar Meringue: whipped egg whites French Meringue: Egg whites, room temperature, whipped with high percentage of sugar Italian Meringue: Liquid Egg whites, room temperature, whipped with a...
by bobbienoto | Apr 21, 2012 | Cookies and brownies, x
I was in Starbucks grabbing a green tea grande, and saw they started selling whoopie pies shaped like French Madeleines with buttercream in the middle. I was inspired to bake up my own whoopie pie, however I just could not shape it like a French Madeleine. So as I was...
by bobbienoto | Apr 15, 2012 | Cookies and brownies, x
Sydney and I were asked by a special friend if we would cater a wedding shower for his fiancé, Carrie. I’ve met Carrie a handful of times, but felt we needed a girls night, in order for Sydney and I to really have the chance to know her, by the way she is a...
by bobbienoto | Apr 11, 2012 | Cookies and brownies, x
Anyone who has children is familiar with the book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” well DF, my husband is a mirror of that little mouse when it comes to chocolate cookies. His absolute favorite cookie is a soft triple chocolate chip cookie, to cut some of...
by bobbienoto | Apr 7, 2012 | Cakes, Home, x
I can’t believe it is already Easter; this year is just zooming by. Every year Sydney and I prepare easter baskets; we try to make each year’s Easter baskets original and duplicate the previous’ year. This year we decided to put raspberry cupcakes...
by bobbienoto | Apr 4, 2012 | Gluten Free, Home, Pastries and Viennoiseries, x
During Passover, Sydney and I have had numerous requests for gluten free croissants. We have created recipes for our gluten free clients, friends, and family members. I must admit the individuals who are gluten free seem to grow each year. My nephew was born...
by bobbienoto | Apr 1, 2012 | Drinks, Gluten Free, x
It is no secret I love Spring and Summer, the longer days, warmer weather, the smell of flowers and neighbors’ BBQ. This past week we have experienced 27 degrees C/ 80 degrees F days. (I hope I haven’t jinxed our good weather fortune). So Sydney and I were...
