Posts Tagged ‘lemon’

Meyer Lemon Curd Doughnut Holes

Posted May 30th, 2012 by Jackiefo

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Meyer Lemon Curd Doughnut Holes
What’s better than a doughnut? A doughnut filled with homemade lemon curd! And adding blueberries…drizzled chocolate AND powdered sugar? Is your mind blown yet? I thought so. I so want to take full credit for dreaming up these amazing concoctions, I must give credit where credit is so aptly due! The blog Flour Child originated these lemon filled doughnuts. I made some adjustments by adding blueberries and, of course, the drizzled chocolate.... Read More ›
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What is a Meyer Lemon?

Posted April 22nd, 2012 by tbspangela

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What is a Meyer Lemon?
You may have noticed the Meyer lemon popping up in recipes lately – but just what differentiates this mysterious citrus fruit from ordinary varieties? Know what happens when you cross-breed a lemon and a mandarin orange? You end up with a sweet, tart, juicy, fruity, aromatic Meyer lemon! So, just how did this delicious offspring come to be? It's an interesting story, actually. The Meyer lemon is thought to have originated in China, and was... Read More ›
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How to Juice a Lemon

Posted September 4th, 2011 by tbspangela

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How to Juice a Lemon
When a recipe calls calls for it, fresh lemon juice can add a nice zing to your dish. It’s also useful for preserving fruit salads, and the secret ingredient in many cocktails. Here's my favorite way to juice a lemon that requires no special juicing gadgets—just a knife, a reamer or fork (yes, a fork), a wire mesh strainer and a bowl or measuring cup. The Fork as a Secret Weapon First, of course, I always wash the lemon to get off any... Read More ›
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ReHeat – Rock UR Party

Posted June 11th, 2011 by tbspangela

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ReHeat – Rock UR Party
Our Rock UR Party bloggers really had the creative juices flowing this week. From hitchin up a new idea for wedding cakes to DIY liqueur, here are the posts that needed a play back. 1. Wedding Cake Pops from Tbspsusan Inspired by the creative cake genius, Bakerella, these fabulous Wedding Cake Pops were brought to you by our very own Tbspsusan! Her attention to detail on these are amazing, right down to the "bride" pop necklace! If you have an... Read More ›
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Liqueurosity – DIY Boozy Treats

Posted June 7th, 2011 by voodoolily

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Liqueurosity – DIY Boozy Treats
Liqueurs are making a big comeback! Recipes: Meyer Limoncello and Apple Brandy They have a delightfully old-ladyish quality that I love (seriously, you should see my collection of vintage aprons), yet they can be totally sophisticated if made from good ingredients. And though high-quality liqueurs and flavored spirits are usually pretty spendy, they are super easy to make at home. What you need to do first is amass a collection of jars an... Read More ›
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Bites and Pieces – Rock UR Party

Posted May 14th, 2011 by tbspangela

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Bites and Pieces – Rock UR Party
Let's be honest, to really rock a party you need to serve up something delish that will blow the minds of your guests. While a great cocktail can stir up excitement, an amazing dessert always has the best potential for a cerebrum blast. Trust me, I do not look down my nose at the ease and convenience of regular ice cream, but when I saw these three frozen citrus delights from our food friends on the web, ordinary went right out the door. Plus,... Read More ›
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