Tiramisu was invented in Treviso, very near our apartment here in Italy. It only seemed fitting that I should order tiramisu at every establishment that offered it on their menu during my three month stint. Having concluded my Tiramisu tasting study , I feel like I am prepared to try to perfect the ultimate, authentic Italian Tiramisu as my…
birthday cake
Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake
My birthday cake project was a tower of success. After the first time I tried making this and the less-than-satisfactory results, I was determined to pull it off this time with minimal tears or bloodshed. (You can read about my 2006 attempt here.) This is by no means a whip-it-together last minute type of dessert…