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Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream

Posted on August 29, 2010

This ice cream is very adult and powerfully delicious. It was inspired by a tiny bottle of Makers Mark Bourbon (and the Booze and Shoes tour that took us on a trip to the Jim Beam bourbon distillery) that I … Continue reading →

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A Game of Tapas Russian Roulette Anyone? Pimientos de Padron

Posted on August 20, 2010

If anyone has ever had the pleasure of feasting on Pimiento de Padron (sometimes just known as Padron peppers), you know exactly what I mean by playing Russian Roulette with these gorgeous tasty peppers. Most of them are sweet, mild, … Continue reading →

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Food and Wine Tasting in Napa for a Great Cause

Posted on August 16, 2010

Share our Strength Taste of the Nation Napa Valley Even in the land of plenty, we face an epidemic of child hunger. Estimates are that as many as 1 in 4 children in America face hunger at some point growing … Continue reading →

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Ragin Cajun Pierogis

Posted on August 16, 2010

The August 2010 Daring Cooks’ Challenge was hosted by LizG of Bits n’ Bites and Anula of Anula’s Kitchen. They chose to challenge Daring Cooks to make pierogi from scratch and an optional challenge to provide one filling that best … Continue reading →

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My Luscious Temple News and Giveaway!

Posted on August 6, 2010

I’m about to embark on a new phase in the evolution of My Luscious Temple. Over the next few months I’ll be: – doing more cooking – reviewing more restaurants – covering more destinations with a ’10 Favorites in … … Continue reading →

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Cherry, Grand Marnier, Chocolate Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake (July Daring Bakers Challenge)

Posted on July 29, 2010

The July 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Sunita of Sunita’s World – life and food. Sunita challenged everyone to make an ice-cream filled Swiss roll that’s then used to make a bombe with hot fudge. Her recipe is … Continue reading →

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Hot Fudge Sauce

Posted on July 29, 2010

This hot fudge sauce was one of the components of a Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake, the July Daring Bakers Challenge.

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Cherry Ice Cream

Posted on July 28, 2010

With an abundance of cherries (one of my favorite fruits) this summer, I’ve been looking for as many ways as possible to use them. I participated in July’s Daring Baker’s Challenge which was a Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake … … Continue reading →

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Grand Marnier Ice Cream

Posted on July 28, 2010

This ice cream was one of the components of the July Daring Bakers Challenge, a Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake. It is rich and sophisticated and just a very light tasting. It combines well with chocolate or other fruit flavors.

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Chocolate Swiss Swirl Cake with Orange Cream Filling

Posted on July 27, 2010

A Swiss Roll Cake is a thin rectangular cake made in a jelly roll pan that you fill with some kind of creamy goodness and roll it into a log shape. They are the basis for some wonderful desserts like … Continue reading →

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