Chocolate Truffles

by Liz // April 26, 2016 // 8 Comments

I’m a terrible mother. I’ve been neglecting my third child (Project Pastry Love). It was her 2nd birthday on the 12th of April and I didn’t even acknowledge it. No cringe-worthy singing of the Happy Birthday song. No gifts to open. Continue reading →

Milk Chocolate Strawberry Jams

by Liz // April 10, 2016 // 2 Comments

My husband gave me the greatest gift ever. He took our two boys to New York City for an overnight adventure. They left at 9:30 A.M. and did not return for another 24 hours. I think they planned to go to Continue reading →

Easy Chocolate Taffy Roses

by Liz // March 23, 2016 // 4 Comments

I am turning 40 years old this June 4th, and I’ll be honest, I’m a little uncomfortable about it. I don’t mind turning 40, I just don’t like that 40 is closer to 50 than it is to 20. It’s a bit Continue reading →

Capezzoli di Venere (Nipples of Venus)

by Liz // March 19, 2016 // 9 Comments

I’ve always wanted to make Capezzoli di Venere (Nipples of Venus) ever since I saw the 1982 film Amadeus. These Italian delights are suggestively decorated, I know, but they’re so delicious. The inside contains a buttery, brandy-soaked chestnut filling, that is then dipped Continue reading →