Author Archives: Sweet Jumbles
Easy(ish) Chocolate Babka
Since my last post, I visited Haiti where I helped build homes for those who lost them in the earthquake nearly 2 years ago. I kind of suspected that I’d come back with no good baking recipes to share, and … Continue reading
Key Lime Parfaits and a Baby Shower
During the past several weeks I spent my time preparing a menu for my sister’s baby shower. Not only was I preparing a menu, but I was doing “test runs” on various items which we planned to serve. The theme … Continue reading
Peanut Butter Cup Blondies & learning to make gelato
This past Thursday one of my friends and I took a gelato making class here in New York City. The class was offered by Mia Chef Gelateria, and they hold it on a daily basis. This 6-student class takes place … Continue reading
Posted in Baking Jumbles, Urban Jumbles
Tagged blondies, gelato, mia gelateria, peanut butter, peanut butter cups
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Basil Ice Cream
I’m in denial. September is not here in my mind. Summer is not leaving me. At the very least I believe we will have an Indian Summer. Like, pretty much through December, if you don’t mind. My latitude clearly does … Continue reading
Chocolate Nutella Fudge with Sea Salt
Good afternoon, everyone! I am writing to you as I await the arrival of Hurricane Irene. The media and social hype for the storm is quite entertaining. By the time it gets to the New York City area I suspect that it … Continue reading
Blueberries & Cream Popsicles
This past weekend I went to Atlantic City for a quick visit. Man, that place is weird. Can’t be bothered to find a bathroom? No problem, here’s a wall. Can’t be bothered to find your pants? No problem, your shirt … Continue reading
Frozen Whipped Lemon Pie
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. I love summer. Love, love, love. Earlier this week I returned from a long weekend in Puerto Rico. Sun, sand, surf. Music, dance, food. Pretty much all of my favorite things. Passion fruit shaved … Continue reading
Blueberry Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel Topping
I know, I haven’t posted to Sweet Jumbles in, like forever. Maybe even two forevers, but I’m back now and you can breathe a sigh of relief. I’ve been taking lots of fun little trips and spending what free time … Continue reading
Posted in Baking Jumbles
Tagged blueberries, blueberry, cinnamon, coffee cake, streusel
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Chocolate Pavlovas with Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse
It should come as no surprise to any of you that not only do I write a baking blog, but I read a ton of others. (After all, most of my recipes are adapted from or inspired by other blogs!) … Continue reading
Challah with Raisins
I started my previous post saying “I wish summer would get here already.” Well, I’ll be darned, ask and ye shall receive! Yeah! Memorial Day weekend was just as it should be – sunny and hot! The beach called my … Continue reading
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