Pears in Mulled Wine

| January 28, 2011

Are you and your Valentine the health-conscious type?  I think that’s fantastic, but I hope y’all know that on Valentine’s Day dessert is mandatory.  Pears poached in a spiced mulled wine is the perfect light dessert.  Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and a sprinkling of crystallized ginger.  After you enjoy [...]

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

| January 24, 2011

Are y’all ready for another Valentine’s Day dessert?  I sure hope so.  Please, let us not go into the fact that I’m makin’ whoopie pies for the day on which most couples will be makin’ whoopie.  Please.  I beg you.  If you must make such a joke, please direct it at the lovely ladies over [...]

Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

| January 18, 2011

I officially declare it Valentine’s Day season!  This is my favorite time of year!  It was about this time a few years ago that I got the idea for small-scale desserts that would serve only two.  To celebrate, I will be posting romantic desserts all the way up ‘til the big day.  Is there anything [...]