These balls of chocolate goodness are courtesy of Brazil. The recipe used here came from Saveur magazine, issue 144. I read up on these and discovered that brigadeiros are basically Brazil’s national sweet, and they are served at special occasions, including birthdays and weddings. They are also nearly ubiquitous at cafes, bakeries and confectioneries. The…
Date Cake
I should start by telling you that this cake is moist, rich and delicious. Because of the ingredients, though, it is one of the ugliest cakes you may ever see. Hence, the food coloring in the glazed topping, which doesn’t really look all that great, either. Now, before you get all excited and thinking that…
More Thoughts on Cookies from Tony
Regular guest contributor, Tony, has this to say on holiday confectionery: Cookies! Cookies! Cookies! Let me begin by stating that I like cookies. I hope that I do not offend anyone who gave us cookies this year. Please send more next year. I have been up to my cockles in cookies these past few weeks….