Raspberry and Pink Peppercorn Mousse

Custards | Fruit | Mousse

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The days seem to by flying by now. Isn't that how it always is when you're having fun? And I certainly am having fun, but I'm also crazy busy. I went from having most of my afternoons free to do whatever I wanted, to now having about two afternoons to do everything I need to do. Welcome to the adult world, I guess?

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Strawberry Lemon Sorbet

Fruit | Ice Cream

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This sorbet is crazy refreshing in so many ways. First, the taste! Oh man. So strawberry-y with a bit of lemon in there to wake you up a bit. The colour! Yes, that's the real colour of it, no food colouring or photoshopping in there, guys. It really is bright red. And, of course, it's cold! What else could you want from a summertime dessert? 

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S'more Tart

Chocolate | Custards | Tarts

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To me, s'mores mean summer. You can never have a s'more in the winter because no one wants to sit outside in the snow, roasting marshmallows, but that's what makes them such a special treat in the summer. This tart, however, requires no fire (unless you have a brûlée torch) and can be made whenever! It definitely tastes like a s'more, just a little different.

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Vanilla Panna Cotta with Cherry, Balsamic, and Rosemary Compote

Custards | Fruit

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In a tiny little town called Monticchiello, outside of Montepulciano, I had one of the best desserts I have ever had. Ever. And I know my way around a few desserts. It was a vanilla bean panna cotta with a blackcurrant sauce. The panna cotta was unlike any other I've ever had - it was so creamy and luscious, without the rubbery texture you sometimes get with panna cotta. The blackcurrant sauce was sweet, yet a little bit tart, which added a perfect balance to the creamy vanilla. 

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Raspberry Almond Tart

Fruit | Tarts

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It's always tough coming back from a vacation. You have to do dishes. You have to take out the trash. You have to go to work. You have to clean up your messes. Plus, there's the post-vacation blues to deal with. 

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