Chocolate Whipped Cream

Brains work in wonderful ways. After being invited to a BBQ on short notice, I had to think up something easy to make. Balsamic berries always fit that bill, but I wanted to make them a little more special. Whipped cream, I thought. And then, the best idea… chocolate whipped cream. Chocolate and balsamic complement each other well, and heavenly thoughts of the concoction forced me to start experimenting immediately. To make chocolate whipped cream, add 1 pint of heavy … Continue reading

Strawberry-Cream Cheese Frosting

Help! I almost ate this frosting for lunch. My cake was in serious fear that it would have to live its short life naked. Fortunately, Stella talked some sense into me. I iced the cake, and proceeded to eat the frosting from there. I love cream cheese, cream cheese icing, and especially the strawberry-cream cheese icing on Baked and Wired‘s strawberry cupcakes. I had to replicate it, and I succeeded. The strawberry cake was less of a success, and I … Continue reading

Pucker Up: Lavender Lemonade

This lemonade is refreshing and delicious! Fresh squeezed lemonade is one of the best drinks out there, but the lavender infusion takes this one to a whole new level. It gives the lemonade a glorious hot pink color and a flavor twist that makes it stand out from other lemonades. The lavender notes are perfect, not too subtle and not too strong. Pack this lemonade for a picnic, and you can sprawl out in the grass with a smile on … Continue reading