Today I am sharing a recipe for Pizzelles, Italian Waffle Cookies, and giving away a PizzellePro Toscano from Chef’s Choice so you can make your own! The Pizzelle is a popular Christmas cookie originally from Abruzzo, Italy. You can also find them during Easter and other celebrations. It is known as one of the oldest…
Kue Cubit (Indonesian Pinch Cakes)
Kue Cubit are mini pancake-like cakes from Indonesia. Their name directly translates to Pinch Cakes due to their small size. They can be picked up with a pinch of the fingers and finished in two bites. These cakes are popular in markets and food stalls. Along with plain vanilla cakes, they now come in a…
Mount Vernon and Vanilla Bean Honey Butter
A couple of months ago, we spent a day visiting Mount Vernon in Northern Virgina. Here is an overview of the area plus a recipe for Vanilla Bean Honey Butter. Mount Vernon is located 15 miles south of Washington D.C. It is home to the iconic mansion of George Washington. The home was first built in 1735…
Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée
Love Creme Brûlée but want something a bit lighter? This Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée has the same crisp, caramelized coating, but the custard under the surface is switched out for simply yogurt and fruit. As an added bonus, no custard cooking or overnight refrigeration is required. Everything comes together in less than 15 minutes. I seasoned…
Cardamom Vanilla Cream Scones
I first made these Cardamom Vanilla Cream Scones in January during our fourth day stuck at home due to the large snow storm. I was itching to bake something and happened to have all the ingredients on hand to make these scones. We enjoyed them so much that I added them to the menu I…
Champagne Pear Crepes
These Champagne Pear Crepes are a delicious way in ring in the New Year. Peeled pears are poached in a champagne-vanilla bean sauce until tender, then sliced and served with crepes. The remaining champagne sauce is simmered until reduced into a sweet syrup to pour over the top. I forgot to add it before taking the…
Spaghetti Eis (German Spaghetti Ice Cream)
When I was younger, some of my favorite memories of Germany included the ice cream (particularly in the summer with nonexistent air conditioning). While I loved visiting the Eiscafés with their elaborate sundaes, the gelato truck that ran through our neighborhood on hot summer afternoons was also a highlight. The Italian owner of the truck always knew…
Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
Vanillekipferl originated in Vienna, Austria and are popular throughout central Europe during the Christmas season. They are crumbly butter cookies shaped into crescents and coated in vanilla sugar. The base of the cookie is a mixture of flour and ground nuts. This recipe uses almonds, but hazelnuts are also popular. These cookies are delicate, in…
Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American readers! I do not make pies that often, but tried a few recipes for our table this year. Two made the cut and this Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie is one of them. Buttermilk Pie is a traditional pie from the Southern United States with ties to the United…
South Walton and Buttermilk Vanilla Bean Pancakes
Before leaving Florida, we took a couple of day trips to visit the communities along 30A. 30A is a scenic state road that parallels Highway 98 in South Walton between Destin and Panama City. For more of our time spent in the Florida panhandle, check out my previous posts: Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, and Destin….
