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Taro Pie 2.

Not too long ago I posted about this Earl Grey-Taro Pie: https://thejollyfox.com/2014/07/30/earl-grey-taro-pie/ It was missing something and that something was whipped cream. I got the chance to try the amazing So Delicious brand CocoWhip and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.

Hobbit’s Feast.

I got a copy of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition in the mail yesterday. I proceeded to watch it immediately to see which extra scenes and extended sequences were included. While I don’t quite enjoy the films as much as I… Continue Reading “Hobbit’s Feast.”

So Many Artisanal Pizzas.

The first two pizzas were recipes from the new Plum Bistro cookbook. I saw them and knew I had to make them at once. I cannot express how delicious they were. The grilled pear one was one of the best flavor combos I’ve ever… Continue Reading “So Many Artisanal Pizzas.”

Preservin’.

For the last two years I have been experimenting with creating and infusing some homemade liqueurs and such. I made apple brandy in 2011, nocino, sloe gin, limoncello and brandied cherries in 2012. Now I have a batch of homemade coffee liqueur (Kahlua) infusing… Continue Reading “Preservin’.”

Blood Orange Chiffon Cake.

To be honest, I can’t remember ever eating chiffon cake before. Supposedly it’s very fluffy and rich, made so by being full of eggies. When I saw this Blood Orange Chiffon cake, I knew I wanted to make it. I have been really inspired… Continue Reading “Blood Orange Chiffon Cake.”

Gilcrease Orchard & Farm Fresh Apricots.

The last time I was in North Las Vegas, my friends and I attempted to visit one of the only local produce farms, Gilcrease Orchards, for some u-pick goodies. Unfortunately, they were not yet open for the season so we didn’t get to explore.… Continue Reading “Gilcrease Orchard & Farm Fresh Apricots.”

Let There Be Pie.

I recently lost a close family member to cancer. I don’t exactly want to talk about that right here, right now, but I do want to talk about pie. The first few days after the loss, I was overwhelmed with grief. I use the… Continue Reading “Let There Be Pie.”