There are flavors that classically are intertwined. Those include things like: chocolate and raspberries, balsamic vinegar and strawberries and blueberries with lemon. One of my personal favorites is coffee and bananas.For this dessert I’ve also added two other primary flavors which blend with the others very well. Those are chocolate and Sambuca. My ideal makeup [...]

Tags: Banana, Coffee

Just started a new batch of Vanilla Extract. This is a cold process extract. Very simple to make. I start with a quart of vodka, whichever suits your fancy. Add to it at least 12 dried vanilla beans. I like to add as many as I can spare, including a couple of fresh beans. Seal [...]

Back to basics in baking. I’ve been craving some real croissants (as Dunkin’ Donuts have the only variety for miles around here), so I set aside some time on a Sunday to do some baking. Recipe: 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast 1/3 cups warm water (not over 105 degrees) 2 teaspoons sugar 3 1/2 cups [...]