An Expatriate's Culinary Journey from the Argentine Pampas to the Minnesotan Prairie
It's citrus season! For many of you who know me and have had the opportunity to share many a meal or cup of tea with me, you know my obsession with all things citrus. Lemon and orange are two of the flavors I bake with the most, probably more frequently than chocolate or cocoa, or [...]
I confess that I used to never like Tres Leches Cake. It used to be a dessert that eluded me. I couldn’t understand the concept of a cake sitting in a sweet, milky sauce. The majority of restaurants have Tres Leches Cake on their dessert menu. Maybe it’s just bad luck but I’ve never liked [...]
Last week, Dan and I celebrated our anniversary! I can’t believe how time has flown by and how many different things we have shared together since then, including moving in together, planting a garden, being there for each other through the ups and downs of life and career, and surviving a pandemic. Dan and I [...]
I like these heart-shaped thumbprint cookies because you can cut out thick shapes with a cookie cutter and they will retain all of the pattern even after being baked. They will not spread too much or become shapeless! They are also one of my most popular cookies among people who regularly sample my cooking and [...]
Is there anything more iconic than a Bundt pan? I love how vintage and retro they are, and how they effortlessly produce a beautifully-molded cake that practically needs no additional embellishment aside its decorative shape. Bundt cakes are the perfect cake to take to a religious or community gathering, a picnic, or a family reunion. [...]
Carol's Baking adventures 