I realize my last post was of the birthday cake I baked for my husband’s birthday, but Sunday my older son and his girlfriend drove up to see us from LA on their way the next day to visit my younger son and his girlfriend in San Francisco. And it just so happens that she…
Tag: dessert
Mom’s Chocolate Cake
For his birthday this year my husband requested I make my Mom’s Chocolate Cake. Our younger son and his girlfriend from San Francisco celebrated his birthday dinner with us. They were on their way down to Los Angeles for “ the Oscars”, (yes, I said the Oscars) … those who have been reading my blog…
Honey Chiffon Cake
We welcomed the Jewish New Year in a few days ago. This was a special year for us since we could share it with our children for the first time in many years. At the holiday table you will find many sweet dishes symbolizing our wish for a sweet year ahead. Among the most traditional…
Peach Tart
With peaches at their peak a couple of weeks ago this fresh Peach Tart from the Food 52 website was the perfect ending to the meal I prepared for our friends from Maryland on the first evening of their arrival. Not only is it delicious it is so simple to prepare. Here is what Amanda…
French Pear Tart
This French Pear Tart which I served at my recent brunch is simply an adaptation of Ina Garten,The Barefoot Contessa’s French Apple Tart which I have made numerous times. I had bought a large bag of Forelle Pears when I spotted them at Costco on a recent visit. I first tasted them several years ago,…
Sunday Brunch
We have been fortunate to have made so many new friends in the short time we have been calling San Luis Obispo “home”. A couple we had met shortly after arriving here last July ( it is really hard to believe we will soon be here one year) joined us for brunch this past Sunday….
Sour Cherry Pie
If you have been following my blog you will remember that before our home was completed we had lived in a hotel for one month, then a lovely rental with a small kitchen (finally I could cook again), where we stayed for 6 weeks. Due to a previous booking at that time, and our home…
Angel Food Cake (Gluten-Free)
We are starting to feel “at home” in our new home. One of the things we love doing is entertaining friends at home, and for me that means food is going to be involved via brunch, lunch or dinner. This afternoon we had friends for lunch. We had met this great couple when we were…
Pavlova for Passover
This year for Passover I decided to make Pavlova for dessert in addition to the traditional Passover Lemon Sponge Cake… The Pavlova, which will easily serve eight, is composed of a crunchy meringue base with a soft center of whipped cream and fresh fruit. The meringue base can be made up to 2 days ahead…
From Meyer Lemon Curd to Lemon Meringue Pie
Recently I made a batch of my favorite Meyer Lemon Curd. http://dinneratsheilas.com/post/14642659492/meyer-lemon-curd Besides slathering it on toast, scones, or muffins, it is also delicious sandwiched between gingersnaps or other cookies of your choice. For an elegant dessert set out bowls of assorted fresh berries along with a bowl of lemon curd for dipping, or…