by Maryanne on October 31, 2011, 7 comments
Last Thursday was an exciting and mementos day for me and The Little Epicurean. A photograph of my s’mores cupcake and a little snippet about my blog was mentioned in the Foods Section of the Los Angeles Times! I’ve never been so happy to see my name in print. I think my parents bought five [...]
by Maryanne on October 28, 2011, 2 comments
September’s Daring Bakers Challenge was a croissant recipe by Julia Childs. I meant to participate but lost track of time and now its almost November. I can’t wait for the upcoming holidays–Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. This is my favorite time of year to bake breads and pastries. When its much cooler outside, nothing [...]
by Maryanne on October 22, 2011, 11 comments
Flourless chocolate cake is always a crowd pleaser. Its simple to make and difficult to mess up. Its a perfect dessert to make when guests are over because it fills the entire house with an intoxicating and inviting aroma. And seriously, who doesn’t love chocolate? With the addition of pears and ground hazelnuts, this cake [...]
by Maryanne on October 15, 2011, 28 comments
In Southern California, weather is not the best indicator of the seasons. Its mid-October and temperatures are still well above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Forget about hot chocolate and warm bread pudding. I’m still sipping on iced tea and wearing tank tops and shorts. Rather than look for falling leaves to tell me its autumn, I [...]
by Maryanne on October 11, 2011, 4 comments
Bread is universal. Every country and culture has some sort of bread in their diet. Whether it be baked, fried, or steamed, bread exists everywhere. Just think, Greek pita, Middle Eastern lavash, Italian focaccia, Chinese steamed buns, etc. Even within the United States there are a great variety of breads. California, specifically San Francisco, for [...]