Love'n Bake News in a Nutshell

Native berries are still a month away in many parts of the country. But pears and apples stored from the fall harvest are abundant. We’ve roasted quartered pears with butter, brown sugar and some dried lavender blossoms. These add a subtle flavor without overpowering the dessert. The batter for this upside down cake is made [...]

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  Every Mom is an original. For Mother’s Day, why not make her a tiny treat, an original from your own hands.  This is a quick and easy recipe that uses a small amount of our Almond Paste, something you might have on hand. The batter has a hint of orange flavoring and the surprise [...]

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Imagine a meltingly tender dark chocolate treat, punctuated by bright bursts of marzipan and tart cherries.  That’s the flavor profile of this “adult” brownie inspired by Maida Heatter’s renowned Palm Beach Brownie recipe. The trick here, as in the original recipe,  is to cook the batter only until it crusts over on top. The center [...]

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Texture is an important element of the taste experience. This berry tart is the perfect example of how contrasting textures of creamy and crunchy make for a satisfying dessert.   The shortbread crust is buttery and crisp like the gingered almond topping on the tart’s rim. A little of our Almond Paste in the custard filling [...]

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