Tag Archives: chocolate

THERE ARE DAYS

Posted on March 24, 2012 by thesolitarycook

…when I really shouldn’t be allowed to function without adult supervision.  You know, days when you get just far enough ahead of yourself that it’s only a matter of time before you run right over the edge.  That sums up … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY DESSERT: SPICE OF LIFE POT DE CRÈME

Posted on March 4, 2012 by thesolitarycook

Pot de crème tends to get short shrift in comparison to its flashy cousin, Crème Brûlée.  That’s unfortunate because it certainly isn’t any more difficult to make.  So I spiced it up to give it a chance to shine in … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY BAKING: BROWNIES ESPAÑOL

Posted on February 19, 2012 by thesolitarycook

Sunday has baking written all over it.  It makes the house smell great.  It has a nesting element to it.  It’s right up there with making soup.  It doesn’t even require changing out of pajamas, the luxury of staying in … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY: TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Posted on February 9, 2012 by thesolitarycook

Evidently today, February 9, is National Chocolate Day.  Who knew?  Not I, so I guess it’s a good thing I had brownies on the brain regardless.  I spent about a year tweaking this formula to get it just right:  not … Continue reading →

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