Posted in Chocolate on 04/25/2010 04:36 am by admin
9 Halloween Gifts for Your Favorite Trick or Treaters
Halloween is a fun holiday celebrated on the night of October 31st. Children will dress in their favorite costumes and go trick-or-treating for candies. These activities can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was a celebration of the end of the harvest season. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31st, the boundary between the alive and the dead disappeared, and the dead became dangerous to the living by causing problems such as sickness or damaged crops. Costumes and masks were worn at the festival to mimic the evil spirits to placate them. Because of the origin of this holiday, traditional characters for Halloween celebratons include ghosts, witches, vampires, bats, black cats, goblins, skeletons, and pumpkin-man. Halloween gifts often include one of these characters. This article provides some gift ideas for your trick or treaters.
(ARA) – The holidays are almost upon us, and that means “’tis the season†for parties with co-workers, dinners with families, get-togethers with close friends and quiet nights by the fireside with loved ones. If you’re planning to do some entertaining, do everyone a favor and look beyond the traditional spiked eggnog and hot buttered rum. There are some better options; so here are a few suggestions to warm your belly and fill your guests with holiday cheer.
Bacardi Chocolate Rum Cake What alcohol to brush my cake with?
I’m making my friend a dark chocolate cake, most likely with chocolate frosting for her birthday. Since it’s her 21st I thought it would be fun to brush the cake layers with alcohol. I know that rum is commonly used in such a manner, so would an alcohol like Bacardi Gold work? Should I use a coffee liquer instead? I’m just worried about something like Kalhua making it too sweet. Should I use Grand Marnier? What do you think would taste/work the best?
What about like amaretto di saronno? that’s an almond liquer, but I’ve never had it. Would that be too sweet?
Thick, dense, and delicious, cheesecake has long been an acclaimed feature of the classic dessert tray. This festively illustrated addition to Chronicle Books’ Artful Kitchen series displays the versatility and myriad flavor possibilities of this satisfying favorite. From traditional New York and chocolate cheesecakes to those flavored with fruit and liqueur; from new, lighter cheesecakes to savory appetizers, the 31 clearly written recipes in Cheesecake offer a contemporary, innovative approach to a quintessentially American dessert.
As well as the perfect accompaniment for cheese fruite paste is great for complementing hot or cold meats with breads blended with ice cream used in cooking and can make very flavoursome sauces. Once opened the do not need to be refrigerated they are best kept in the cupboard.Apricot Pate is lovely with brie and sweet blues.Fruit Pate is made with an apple base as well as the named fruit.
Posted in Baked Goods on 01/31/2010 10:07 pm by admin
Spiced Winter Citrus Apple-pear Bread
Inspired by a seasonal smorgasbord of winter citrus, this recipe combines the bold zingy flavors of blood oranges with the mellow sweet flavors of canned Bartlett pear halves and peeled apples. The spices include cinnamon, spicy cayenne and even a topping on caramelized cinnamon sugar.
This bread makes an excellent morning tea bread or after dinner dessert cake. It is incredibly easy to make. You won’t believe the complex flavors in this creation.
