“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Juliet I came up with this cake for my Romeo and Juliet dinner. It’s a Fiori di Sicliia bundt cake served with summer berries and freshly whipped cream. Fiori di Sicilia is perfect for the theme,…
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Strawberry Orange Cupcakes
Fiori di Sicilia is the secret ingredient in these cupcakes! I wish you guys could have seen me and my mom’s faces when we taste tested this cupcake. (It’s a hard job, but we do it for you.) This cupcake is sensational. It tastes like springtime! It’s a beautiful mix of strawberry and orange thanks…
Glass Slipper Cookies
Cinderella is proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life I was working in my office one day when my doorbell rang: an unexpected package from Amazon. I ripped it open and laughed out loud. Inside was a glass slipper cookie cutter that I no collection of purchasing. That one-click purchasing option…
Hercules Cake
A twelve layer cake covered in edible gold! This Hercules Cake is epic. Epic like Hercules. In fact, it has twelve layers, one for each of the twelve labors of Hercules. It’s a fiori di sicilia (orange-vanilla; you could easily make it vanilla if you prefer) cake with honey frosting covered in edible gold. Yes,…
Fiori di Sicilia Blueberry Coffee Cake
This is the dreamiest blueberry coffee cake! I really could not love fiori di sicilia any more. This orange-vanilla extract is positively magical. One splash and bibbidi bobbi boo, you have yourself one fancy coffee cake. You can easily bake this in an 8″ or 9″ square pan if you prefer. When I have company,…
Diner en Blanc Cake
Looking for a snow-white cake to take to Le Diner en Blanc? You’ve come to the right place! This is a delicious white cake worthy of any gathering but is particularly appropriate for the glamorous pop-up picnic around the globe best known for the fact that its guests wear head-to-toe white ensembles. Attendees take their…
2015 Wrap Up
I’m a bit sad about saying goodbye to 2015. It’s been quite possibly my favorite year to date and you all have been a big part of that! Thank you for letting me into your home, garden, and travel plans. It has truly been my pleasure! Here is 2015 in a nutshell: Top food post…
Festive Fiori di Sicilia Cranberry Cake
Looking for a show-stopping Christmas cake recipe? You found it! If there is a cake that screams Christmas louder than this one, I would love to taste it. You can practically hear it merrily caroling from its antique cake stand! The cranberries are snowy and festive and incredibly easy to make. (Though you do need…
A Mistletoe And Holly Affair 2015
Oh by gosh, by golly, it’s time for mistletoe and holly!” Last night I hosted my annual Christmas cocktail party, which started at 5 pm and ended up going until 1 am. I suppose that’s the sign of a successful cocktail party! Last year I wanted everything to look snowy and shimmery. This year I…