Love'n Bake News in a Nutshell

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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Rhubarb season has us looking high and low for new ways to use it.  Here is a recipe we’re drooling to try, Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Ice Cream.  During the last few minutes that the ice cream churns, you add chunks of almond paste and crumbled bits of graham cracker pie crust.  Mmm. Seconds please.

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Recently, we received a flurry of emails and calls looking for Pistachio Paste. Why now we wondered. Because of Oprah of course. A yummy-sounding chocolate pie recipe in the November issue contains a secret ingredient, a few tablespoons of pistachio paste. It looks sinfully good and a great use of a smaller amount of the [...]

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At this time of the year, we try to give thanks in any way we can.  A donation, a phone call or the surprise gift of something from the oven. Here are a few recipes that might help you with the latter. A pumpkin raisin loaf with cinnamon topping, a flaky pear and almond tart [...]

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