Dessert

Today, I was craving some chili, but I also wanted a little something sweet to go with it. It got me thinking, what desserts actually pair well with a hearty, spicy bowl of chili? I decided to do a little experimenting in my kitchen to find out. First Attempts I started with some classic options. I grabbed a pint of vanilla ice cream from the freezer. I mean, ice cream goes with everything, right? I dished out a bowl of chili and then a scoop of ice cream. The cold,…

Okay, so today I was thinking, what are some desserts that start with the letter “M”? I really wanted to bake something, but I needed some inspiration. It’s like, you know when you get that craving for something sweet, but you’re not quite sure what you want? That was me today. So, I started brainstorming. First thing that popped into my head was macarons. Those colorful little things always look so fancy. I remember trying to make them once, and let me tell you, it was a real adventure. Definitely…

So, I decided to get into Ecuadorian desserts today. It all started when I stumbled upon this blog post talking about the best desserts from Ecuador. It got me curious, you know? So, I thought, why not try making some myself? Getting Started First, I did some digging to figure out what ingredients I’d need. Turns out, a lot of these desserts use pretty basic stuff like eggs, milk, and sugar. I already had most of that in my pantry, which was a good start. Making Flan de Piña I…

Alright, folks, gather ’round! Today, I’m gonna tell you about my little adventure into the heart of Little Italy’s dessert scene. It all started with a craving, you know, one of those “I need something sweet right now” kind of moments. So, I thought, why not hit up Little Italy? That place is packed with all sorts of goodies, and I was ready to try some of them, right? First off, I started walking around, just taking in the sights and smells. Man, the aroma of fresh pastries and coffee…

Okay, so I decided to throw a graduation party for my little sister, and let me tell you, figuring out the desserts was a whole thing. I wanted to make it special, but also not spend the entire day in the kitchen. First, I hit up the internet for some ideas. I saw a bunch of fancy stuff, but I needed something more, you know, realistic. I stumbled upon this Oreo mousse cake recipe, and it looked pretty doable. Only 16 servings though, which was not going to be enough….

Okay, so, I threw a baby shower for my best friend last weekend, and let me tell you, the dessert planning was a whole adventure in itself. I wanted everything to be perfect and, more importantly, super yummy! First off, I started by brainstorming ideas. I spent hours scrolling through the internet, it was full of all sorts of fancy stuff, I just didn’t know which one to choose! Eventually, I decided I wanted a mix of cute and classic, something that would be a little special but not too…

Today, I felt like diving into the world of Ecuadorian desserts. I’ve always had a sweet tooth, and trying out new desserts from different cultures is a hobby of mine. So, I decided to explore some of the popular sweets from Ecuador. I started my day by looking up some traditional Ecuadorian desserts. I found a bunch of interesting ones, but a few really caught my eye. Espumilla First up was Espumilla. From what I read, it’s a super popular street food dessert that’s basically a fluffy meringue cream. I…

Okay, so, I got into this thing called “desserto leather” recently. I heard it’s some kind of eco-friendly material, and I was curious, you know? I wanted to see what the hype was all about and figured I’d try making something out of it myself. First off, I did some digging. Turns out, this stuff is made from cactus. Yeah, you heard that right, cactus, like the plant. They say it’s a sustainable option because these plants don’t need much water to grow, which is pretty cool. And it’s animal-friendly,…

Today, I tried to make a layered dessert. It was a bit of a challenge, but I was determined to figure it out! Getting Started I started by gathering all the ingredients. I found some recipes online, but they weren’t exactly what I was looking for. I wanted something simple, but still impressive. So, I decided to mix and match a few ideas and see what I could come up with. The First Layer For the first layer, I used some crushed cookies. I just put them in a bag…