Let me begin by telling you that this post is not the result of an endorsement fee paid by Tootsie Roll Industries, the maker of DOTS. And yup, as a former marketing guy, I do use their trademark all-caps. Actually, what gave rise to the DOTS cookie idea was this photo of plutonium, which looks…
Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
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…