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These raspberry and cream drop biscuits are so delicious they will get eaten before they even have a chance to cool off.  Biscuit-lover or not served warm with a smear of butter, they are truly irresistible.  Although my boys tend to favor traditional savory biscuits rather than sweet ones they both inhaled these without hesitation […]

I’ve always loved scones, or at least as long as I can remember. I think my love of them stems from the fact that they are often not overly sweet. Typically made with fruit, these simple pastries also go well with a great cup of coffee. And I do love my coffee. Scones are actually […]

Traditional biscotti, also known as “Cantucci or Cantucci di Prato”, are Italian almond biscuits, or cookies.  The English translation means “twice-baked”.   The name is not meant to be clever: you bake this well-known Italian favorite twice. A double bake allows you to get the lovely golden hue and crispy texture that goes so well with […]