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Æbleskiver (Danish Pancake Balls)

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Æbelskiver were a favorite treat that my Mom made, not only for our family, but also for a few good customers in our bar (like Long George Wells, who called them ‘apple … Continue reading →

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Hard Sauce; Brandy or Whiskey Sauce

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons See also: 1. Dessert Sauces Includes: 1. Hard Sauce (Whiskey & Butter Sauce); 2. Whiskey Sauce; 3. Brandy sauce These are old-fashioned sauces used for old-fashioned desserts, such as steamed puddings, bread … Continue reading →

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Lemon Curd; Lemon or Orange Sauce

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, January 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Dessert Sauces Includes: 1. Lemon curd (3 versions); 2. Lemon or Orange Sauce These are old-fashioned sauces used for old-fashioned desserts. Lemon Curd is an excellent sauce for steamed puddings and … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cake, with Mustard

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, October 2007  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Scandinavian Gingerbread Cake; 2. Gingerbread Cookies; Dessert Sauces/Toppings: 1. Lemon or Orange Sauce; 2. Lemon Curd; 3. Hard Sauce; 4. Whipped Cream; 5. Creme Fraiche As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well … Continue reading →

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Scandinavian Gingerbread Cakes

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Gingerbread Cookies; 2. Gingerbread Cake with Mustard As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well as people from the Germanic countries) have a love affair with … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cookies

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Scandinavian Gingerbread Cake; 2. Gingerbread Cake, with Mustard As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well as people from the Germanic countries) have a love affair … Continue reading →

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Almond-Anise Biscotti with Chocolate Variations

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, October 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, photo by Stu Spivack) Biscotti is a wonderful treat from Italy, but most countries across Europe make something similar.  For example, in Denmark & Germany, they make Rusk (Skorpor or Zweiback). As a twice-baked cookie, they … Continue reading →

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Rusk (Skorpor or Zwieback)

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Called skorpor in Denmark and zwieback in Germany, rusk is used throughout western Europe mainly as a breakfast item: dipped into coffee, or broken into a bowl and eaten as a cereal with … Continue reading →

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Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Holiday Pumpkin Pie This amazing pie is great at Hallowe’en or Thanksgiving. It serves 8. I highly recommend making your own apple butter, as most commercial apple butter is sweetened with HFCS. I … Continue reading →

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Holiday Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This very rich recipe for holiday occasions serves 10, and is much more flavorful than the Libby’s canned pumpkin recipe (3). I make this in my quiche pan, but you could use a … Continue reading →

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