Category Archives: Desserts

Coming Soon: An evening of wine and desserts at Lilify

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Lilify—the charming new shop for floral, vintage and artisan goods—is hosting an evening of wine tasting and desserts this Sunday, February 10, from 5:00 to 8:00. The wines come courtesy of Pierce Ranch Vineyards, paired … Continue reading →

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Desserts for dinner

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

Thursday night, The Independent in Sand City hosted a unique pop-up dinner, one that didn’t include bites of bacon or selections of seafood, but rather an entire menu that highlighted sweet desserts. It was every kid’s dream—dessert for dinner. Dessert … Continue reading →

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Comforts of home

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

In case you missed it, my column in this Thursday’s Go! section of the Monterey Herald was a quick round-up of some of recent baked bites I’ve sampled at some of the Peninsula’s local bakeries. I’ll be reposting my reviews … Continue reading →

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Food Fight: Sprinkles Cupcakes

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

This special Food Fight pits the three seasonal flavors at Sprinkles Cupcakes–the original cupcakery–against each other for a cupcake battle royale. German chocolate Available January 6 to 29 The German in German chocolate refers not to the country, but to … Continue reading →

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Free froyo!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

We’re now just about a week away from the grand opening of froyo hotspot Pinkberry on Alvarado on September 23. But if you can’t wait until next Friday to get your fix, Pinkberry is hosting a free friends and family … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fandango’s cold Grand Marnier souffle

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

In preparation for next month’s Bastille Day–a holiday which find many of our local French restaurants offering unique dishes and menus in a culinary feast of French culture–Fandango Restaurant in Pacific Grove is sharing the recipe for their Grand Marnier … Continue reading →

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Pastries, petals and (birthday) parties

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

This past Thursday marked the one-year anniversary for Carmel’s Pastries and Petals. This quaint little shop on Mission, between Fourth and Fifth, serves up a variety of pastries, from cupcakes and cookies to strudel and scones. Over the past year, … Continue reading →

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C stands for “Carolyn’s Cookies”

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

I’ve passed Carolyn’s booth many times during my strolls up and down Alvarado guzzling bubble tea on Tuesday afternoons. As many times as I passed Carolyn’s booth, I never thought to stop and get a cookie. Well a couple of … Continue reading →

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