Treat of the Week: Rustic Apple Rhubarb Crostata

apple rhubarb crostata recipe

My jaws get tight just thinking about you. I know I’ll get your celery-like strands stuck in my teeth, but I don’t care. I love you, rhubarb, and that’s all there is to it. I am not sure what it is about rhubarb that makes it so appealing. It has some cards stacked against it […]

Treat of the Week: Blueberry Cheesecake

best blueberry cheesecake recipe

We’ve got you covered today with a dessert that is perfect for your Memorial Day celebration. It is a classic cheesecake covered in a blueberry sauce made from fresh berries. The cheesecake is simple to make and I often regard it as the last cheesecake recipe you will ever need. The blueberry sauce is perfectly […]

Treat of the Week: Black Forest Cupcakes

black forest cupcake recipe

We are finally getting settled into our new home. I hope you have taken some time to look around and see what’s new at Today’s Nest. We are excited about all of the upcoming projects and treats. Today is no exception. These cupcakes are simply divine. We’ve updated the classic just a bit to make […]

Treat of the Week: Hazelnut Haystacks

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Can a single treat make all your treat dreams come true? Maybe.  If ever any had a chance, it’s this one. It marries dark chocolate, hazelnuts, and fried potato sticks. Sounds like a pretty good start, right? There is just the right amount of salty and sweet here to satisfy just about anyone’s needs. The […]

Treat of the Week: Kahlua Cupcakes

kahlua cupcake recipe

Cupcakes are the perfect little treat. They offer up just the right amount of cake and icing in an easy to carry package… and no dishes afterward!  Box mixes make it easy to make cupcakes just about any time, but the truth is making them from scratch doesn’t take much longer. With a few simple […]

Treat of the Week: Chocolate Tart with Mint Mascarpone Cream

chocolate tart with mint mascarpone recipe

I have often wondered how someone stumbled upon the perfect pairing of chocolate and mint. These two, it seems, were made for each other.  Apart, they each enjoy good chemistry with a variety of other flavors, but when they come together it is sheer magic.  They are the Liz Taylor and Richard Burton of culinary […]

Treat of the Week: Cardamom Chocolate Pots de Creme

cardamom chocolate pots de creme recipe

I can’t help you. I want to, but I can’t. I like sweets too much to fall prey to some futile attempt to swear off of them for a month or two to lose a few pounds. I inevitably cave and then my dessert tastes less like delicious and more like regret. So for me, I choose moderation. I […]

Treat of the Week: German Chocolate Cake

german chocolate cake recipe

There’s a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray. As a boy (and sometimes still as an adult) I always imagined that the party was for me. You see, today is my birthday. Now, I won’t bore you with the usual Christmas birthday grumblings. Instead I’ll just relish in the idea that the “click-clack” […]

Treat of the Week: Fall Fruit Parfait with Cashew Cream

fall fruit parfait with cashew cream recipe

The holidays are a busy time and we are all looking for simple and unique entertaining ideas. This treat of the week is perfect with simple ingredients and ‘do ahead’ preparation. The nutty flavor of the cashew cream is perfect for this dish and adds a little surprise to the fruit flavors. This dish is […]

Treat of the Week: Coffee and Cream Bundt Cake

coffee and cream bundt cake recipe

The holiday season has arrived and soon guests will be on your doorstep. Your kitchen will be filled with warm faces, laughter, and conversation. You’ll want to be sure you have some hot coffee or tea and a treat or two to make the moments even better. This Coffee and Cream Bundt Cake is just […]

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