Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chocolate Mousse Cake

The History of Chocolate Mousse There have been many theories as to who exactly invented chocolate mousse, including one that claims famed post-impressionist French artist and true gourmand, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec as…
Cream Puffs

Cream Puffs

Did cream puffs originate in France or Italy? The answer is both!  A (Very) Brief History of the Cream Puff The cream puff was first brought over to France in…
Butterscotch Cookies

Butterscotch Cookies

Butterscotch cookies are the caramel-lover’s answer to the chocolate chip cookie.  These butterscotch cookies are tender and chewy with just the barest bit of crisp on the edges. The brown…
Peppermint Swirl Brownies

Peppermint Swirl Brownies

Chocolate and peppermint is a match made in heaven - there is no question about that. And if the chocolate comes in the form of a fudgy brownie and the…
Rugelach

Rugelach

In Yiddish, rugelach means “little twist”, referencing the crescent-shaped cookie made with tender dough coiled around a nutty filling. Rugelach are believed to be closely related to an 18th century…
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Chiffon pies were invented in 1926 by “Pie King” Monroe Boston Strause out of Los Angeles, CA. This lightweight and airy pie was named by his mother after the fabric…
Copycat Chipwich

Copycat Chipwich

This is a classic summertime treat, and making your own is a great way to spend some quality time with your family. There are a lot of tips and tricks…