Category Archives: Desserts

Sipping Chocolate

Posted on March 31, 2021 by dep31

Sometimes, a mom needs chocolate. I’m a hot chocolate addict, and sipping chocolate is somewhere between that and ganache that’s (barely) pourable. I use this recipe: Real French Sipping Chocolate. My steps are pretty easy: put chocolate and cream in … Continue reading →

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Dried Marshmallows

Posted on November 17, 2020 by dep31

I am experimenting again; this time with drying marshmallows. Since the most tasty part of a lot of cereals are the dried marshmallows (think Lucky Charms), I decided to make some and add them to my homemade granola. Just for … Continue reading →

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Apricot Jam and Chocolate Rolls

Posted on November 14, 2020 by dep31

I’ve been on a filled roll kick the last week, partially to use up leftover, and partially because the weather got cold. Last week, I tried making cinnamon rolls, but instead of cinnamon and caramel filling, I rousted all of … Continue reading →

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Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream, Part II

Posted on August 16, 2020 by dep31

Someone asked on a friend’s Facebook page how to preserve raw milk and cream. One answer (I’m summarizing), was “ice cream, but it only lasts 24 hours, because people eat it”. If you’ve been anxiously awaiting “Part II” here, after … Continue reading →

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Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream, Part I

Posted on August 6, 2020 by dep31

Ice cream is usually a two-day endeavor around here.  I prioritize texture over speed, and that requires time. The first, and messiest step, is prepping the ingredients.  I used duck eggs since I had them, and those are rather messy … Continue reading →

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Flavors for Kefir and Kombucha

Posted on February 15, 2018 by dep31

Ok, so I cheat. It would be better, healthier, and overall more granola to use real fruit and all, but there’s only so much time in the day. Someday I’ll get there, and then tell you all about it. In … Continue reading →

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Homemade Kefir

Posted on February 11, 2018 by dep31

How to make kefir at home! Continue reading →

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Almond Braid

Posted on February 24, 2014 by dep31

There are times, when someone asks for a recipe, that it’s simply a matter emailing them the document that I’ve saved it in.  Or just jotting down what I do from memory.  Or making a copy of it, plus a couple … Continue reading →

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Crispy GF/DF Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on August 19, 2013 by dep31

As the Moose gets older, he is becoming more aware that his food isn’t always the same as ours.  This isn’t always a bad thing; he enjoys having “his” foods that he doesn’t have to share. I, on the other … Continue reading →

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Pie Dough – my current version, with tweaks

Posted on July 31, 2013 by dep31

After seeing  a number of articles in the past year on pie-baking, I decided to make an effort to find a pie dough that was more than just an envelope for the filling.  I wanted something super-flaky, with a good … Continue reading →

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