tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43668444699442232332024-08-30T09:07:31.545-07:00Mary-Yum's Sugar TherapyThe feeling of control over quality of ingredients giving you excellent texture, flavors and color: perfect.Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-46245855003079826562015-03-19T18:04:00.000-07:002015-03-19T18:07:59.022-07:00meyer lemon madeleines
Madeleines are the perfect little tea cookies. You can argue that they aren't even cookies they are more like cakes. Whatever they are they're pretty damn good and even better with fresh Meyer lemons. Meyer lemons taste like an orange and a lemon had a love child. A little tart and a little sweet, it makes for the perfect citrus fruit to add to your pastry.
Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-31551689562264649262015-03-08T16:10:00.002-07:002015-03-08T16:10:57.399-07:00baked french toast
This is one of those prepared recipes I had in the freezer. Pull it out on your lazy Sunday and voila! My daughter literally could not keep her hands off of it. If this toast is French, then I want dual citizenship. Recipe below after the therapeutic topic of the week.
Theraputic topic for the week: daily affirmations
Many times we find people putting Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-34605576478404927752015-02-13T14:02:00.001-08:002015-02-13T14:02:09.127-08:00Chocolate chip cookies
I love using local products and supporting regional businesses. I went to this new chocolate shop in Irvine, Orange County called Choxco.
They offer a concept called "bean to bar" for all of their chocolate and I must say it really makes all the difference.
Having the beans roasted onsite seems to really pull out an extraordinary flavor and makes evenMary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-78512646456633101802015-02-03T14:27:00.002-08:002015-02-03T14:27:51.347-08:00Blackberry lemon sweet rolls
Now that I've become busier with the two kids, homework, tantrums and a job; I find myself making dishes and freezing them when I have time to cook. I love this sweet roll recipe because you can substitute any berry you like and freeze it!
I've been cooking ahead and freezing all sorts of things like meatballs, lasagna, casseroles, baked french toast, empanadas, croissants, Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-55492255587135522152015-01-16T04:21:00.003-08:002015-01-16T04:21:48.665-08:00Lemon Meringue Pie
If you love lemons then this is the pie for you. Pillowy meringue on top of tart and sweet homemade lemon curd. The perfect end to any stressful day.
Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
From Williams Sonoma
Ingredients:
Basic pie dough for a single-crust pie (see recipe here), rolled into a 12-inch round 1/8 inch thick
8 large eggs
2 cups plus 2 Tbs. sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-30468962097492095672015-01-07T16:19:00.001-08:002015-01-07T16:19:21.138-08:00Chocolate Almond Biscotti
Is it bad that I'm still in vacation mode? I've been so lazy and sleepy. It's time to snap back into it! Over the holidays we spend a lot of time with family and make use of the vacation time. Every year our family has a tradition of going to the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade while sipping hot chocolate and eating homemade cookies.
We bundle up, grab our lawn Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-80044527164723776432014-12-19T12:11:00.000-08:002014-12-19T12:11:56.650-08:00Salted Caramel Apple Pie
A few years ago I took a Sur la Table class called "Take and Bake Pies" for Thanksgiving. I absolutely loved the recipe for this salted caramel apple pie and you will too! This is a great recipe to make with kids. Sometimes as parents we don't realize what our kids are actually capable of doing unless we let them try. Children also have more desire to try new things ifMary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-50769734694215880592014-12-09T23:02:00.000-08:002014-12-09T23:02:54.347-08:00Lemon Rosemary Scones
I like baking with whole wheat as much as possible to try and sneak in as many nutrients as I can for myself and for my kids. Pastry flour lightens the scone a bit but you still need the all purpose flour for the body of the scone.
I was truly inspired by my yard to find a recipe for the abundance of lemons
and rosemary.
Lemon Rosemary Scones Recipe
Barely Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-14493128644041134972014-12-03T15:49:00.001-08:002014-12-03T15:50:30.750-08:00Maple Apple Upside-down Cake
It was time for the annual "Friendsgiving" Potluck and this was my contribution! So good, so moist, so seasonal. At this time Pink Lady apples are in season and they are delicious. I know most people say to only use Granny Smith however I like to use a blend. Different apples give you different flavors and I like using what is ripe. It's true that Granny Smith Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-13918397833796270752014-11-28T16:19:00.000-08:002014-11-28T16:19:06.076-08:00Pumpkin Tiramisu
I may have spoiled my son because when I was making this dessert for Thanksgiving he said to me, "Mama, you're using CANNED pumpkin?!" It really depends on what you are trying to accomplish but in the case of pumpkin...it is one of the rare times I will say to use the pre-made puree. My reasoning for this is simple. You actually get a better product from the can. The Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-67063316020650150122014-11-19T21:37:00.004-08:002014-11-19T21:37:53.357-08:00Lego Surprise Cake
It was my son's birthday and he really wanted this surprise cake for his 7th birthday. However, I surprised him by making the theme lego.
For more information about specialty cakes please email maryyums@gmail.com or visit www.maryyums.com
Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-56317218667993705912014-11-05T14:09:00.000-08:002014-11-05T14:09:01.343-08:00Nutella mug cake
There are just some great pleasures in life. Amongst the top contenders is a cake for one... that can be made in under two minutes. Don't like baking? No problem. Just zap it in the microwave. Life doesn't get any simpler than this. Microwave on people.
I didn't have self-rising flour so I made my own! It is just baking powder, salt and flour. If youMary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-51934125122815184142014-10-27T12:29:00.000-07:002014-10-27T12:29:44.120-07:00Pumpkin cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Today I went to a great gelato place in downtown Los Angeles and they had a pumpkin spiced affogato. YUM. I realized after making these cupcakes that I should have added a couple of teaspoons of espresso to make this a pumpkin spice latte cupcake. Oops. Well that is my next inspiration.
This time of year makes me so &Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-2273564086079092542014-10-20T12:17:00.000-07:002014-10-20T12:17:32.111-07:00Hashbrown Quiche
Pepperjack cheese quiche with hash-brown crust
Weekend brunch item to knock your socks off! Pepperjack cheese is one of my favorites. Actually I think all cheeses are my favorite.
I've been wanting to make this dish for a long time and the hash-browns were just waiting to be opened. When I decided to make it this morning I realized I didn't Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-54113727097116350122014-10-13T22:10:00.002-07:002014-10-13T22:24:07.725-07:00Classic cheesecake
Classic cheesecake with Strawberry Creme Anglaise
It's one of those recipes that you pop out for your loved one or somebody special. But I say you should just make it for yourself because you deserve it. Working hard, juggling jobs, parenting, relationships and the list goes on.
I had a chance to watch Disney's Brave with my almost seven year old son. I was Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-78480099435776910802014-10-06T07:00:00.000-07:002014-10-13T23:14:55.204-07:00Catering for Charity
Red Velvet Cupcakes for Alderwood Elementary School's Cakewalk Fundraiser! For more catering event details and information please visit www.maryyums.com.
Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-58979643046562461412014-09-29T23:15:00.000-07:002014-10-13T23:18:57.930-07:00Specialty ballerina cake
This specialty cake was made for a little girl who loved ballerinas and the color blue! Happy 7th Birthday Eva! For more information on catering deserts please visit www.maryyums.com.
Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-34172234132445510502014-09-23T11:54:00.000-07:002014-09-23T11:55:00.886-07:00Homemade Eclairs
So I learned how to make pastry cream in my baking class and didn't have the heart to throw it away. I searched for ideas on what to do with it and there are a number of treats. Cream puffs and trifles but then I saw eclairs. Who doesn't love eclairs? Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than light pastry filled with cream... and then dipped in chocolate. Pastry cream Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-17468365989135107462014-09-17T17:31:00.000-07:002014-10-13T23:24:48.134-07:00birthday cake truffles
Red velvet cake truffles covered in chocolate and decorated in green and blue for a birthday meets baby shower event! For more catering and specialty desserts please visit www.maryyums.com.
Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-38082438931335668482014-09-08T13:39:00.000-07:002014-10-13T23:29:22.921-07:00Whoo's turning one?
Owl themed birthday cake for a one year old girl. Please visit www.maryyums.com for more information on catering desserts at your next event.
Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-68228081284993753562014-09-02T23:30:00.000-07:002014-10-13T23:34:15.307-07:00sweet sixteen cake
This specific rose pattern was requested for an elegant sweet sixteen birthday.
For more information please visit www.maryyums.com
Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-7675020370632452092014-08-26T06:02:00.000-07:002014-10-13T23:49:01.627-07:00Challah bread
Challah bread is great for soaking up delicious custards. You can use it for french toast or bread puddings. You can try my Nutella Banana Bread Pudding recipe here. It is a rich, strong bread with a slight sweetness and can be eaten plain. There are many different braiding techniques, this one uses a four braid. You can find different braiding techniques&Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-35500985209421277042014-08-19T05:33:00.000-07:002014-10-13T23:53:24.879-07:00Wedding Dessert Buffet
Miniature "eton mess" meaning fruit and cream as well as miniature chocolate mousse. Specialty items for a wedding dessert buffet table. For more information please contact www.maryyums.com
Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-77129786909599189492014-08-13T23:47:00.000-07:002014-10-13T23:47:57.344-07:00baby umbrellas
A literal "baby shower" theme in purple and yellow. Delicious cupcakes and specialty item cake push treats. Visit www.maryyums.com for more information.
Mary-Yumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04635904261241778923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366844469944223233.post-85073243624550775622014-08-04T23:54:00.000-07:002014-10-13T23:57:03.186-07:00Candy birthday
For more information on specialty items in dessert catering please visit www.maryyums.com.
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