Monthly Archives: May 2013

Ruiskakut

Posted on 23 May 2013 by pattiblaine

Ruiskakut, literally cakes from rye, are a Finnish Christmas delicacy. Crisp, slightly sweet, delicately scented with vanilla and a subtle nutty taste of rye, these are scrumptious! Speculating that the cookies are threaded with ribbon and hung on Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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Black bottom white-chocolate bars

Posted on 22 May 2013 by pattiblaine

Light, chewy, dark and sweet, these bar cookies are nigh unto brownies if not outright cake, and they are delicious and almost the most satisfying route to chocolate satiation I have made from The Joy of Cookies yet. Awesomesauce! One … Continue reading →

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Suspiros de almendras

Posted on 16 May 2013 by pattiblaine

Suspiros de almendras, or almond sighs, are so named because they are “light as a sigh,” says Sharon Tyler Herbst, and they are. Flavored with almond, lemon juice and zest, they are little clouds of sweet meringue. The recipe calls … Continue reading →

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Posted on 13 May 2013 by pattiblaine

Between physical therapy, doctor’s visits and a few other complications (computer death and a series of two-, three- and four-day long migraines, among other things), I have fallen woefully far behind on several projects and obligations. The blog has been … Continue reading →

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