Category: Cake

Cherrylicious cheesecake with graham cracker crust

Cherrylicious cheesecake with graham cracker crust

One of the ways to enjoy the flavor of Oregon cherries is in a no-bake cherry cheesecake. Fluffy and airy, it’s almost like a chiffon.
The topping for this cheesecake uses cherry preserves and it makes for a dazzling presentation at dessert time.

July 16, 2013 | 1 Comment More
Boccone Dolce - A Mouthful of Sweetness Featuring Strawberries, Hazelnuts and Chocolate

Boccone Dolce - A Mouthful of Sweetness Featuring Strawberries, Hazelnuts and Chocolate

A well dressed Boccone Dolce can be a stunning presentation for a wonderful meal or celebration. Imagine someone presenting this and saying, “I made this just for you.” Whatever effort you put into this will be returned with praise - not to mention the pleasure of enjoying a slice yourself.

June 22, 2013 | 2 Comments More
Gluten-free Alsacian apple cake

Gluten-free Alsatian Apple Cake

I spent most of my life unaware that there were people around me who could not tolerate wheat. When we moved to Oregon, we learned that one of our dear friends here is gluten-intolerant. She and her husband moved here from Colorado and have found Oregon a wonderful place to live, especially for someone who is sensitive to wheat. Some restaurants have gluten-free menus, with separate kitchens to prepare the food to prevent cross-contamination, and one of our largest supermarket chains, Fred Meyer, has nearly an entire aisle in their natural foods section dedicated to gluten-free products. So whenever we have a dinner party and the couple are included, we try to make the entire meal gluten-free. It has been an eye-opening experience to learn how many processed foods may harbor wheat gluten, innocuously labeled as modified food starch. This gluten-free version of Alsatian apple cake is just as delectable as its wheat-drenched version. Your gluten-intolerant friends will find it a delicious treat and so will you!

September 11, 2010 | 3 Comments More
A Hazelnut-Marionberry Torte with Mocha Buttercream for Two August Birthdays

A Hazelnut-Marionberry Torte with Mocha Buttercream for Two August Birthdays

Our first year was not only bumpy from flying by the seat of our pants, but we experienced some highs that were unexpected. In March, Saveur Magazine honored us by including The Taste of Oregon as one of the five best regional food blogs in their food blog contest. We’ve taken you almost everywhere we go in our enjoyment of living in Oregon: deep-sea salmon fishing, clamming, crabbing, and of course, wine tasting. Here’s to a wonderful first year.

August 12, 2010 | 3 Comments More