We all know the Farmer's Market is great for fresh fruits and vegetables, but who knew I'd find the most amazing desserts amongst the rows of vegetation too?
Denise Assad of Bountiful Desserts has the most exciting stand with her array of freshly made treats that include her famous carrot cake (perfectly spiced), old-fashioned double chocolate layer cake (divine), Banana cream pie (so fresh you'd swear she has banana tree in her yard) and brownies so unbelievably out-of-this-world magnificent, that they earn the highest honor with the Golden Cherry (see below).
When Denise lost her job as a designer, she used what money she had to sell her baked goods to the parents at her son's pre-school. One year later, her desserts have become so popular that she now supports her child with the treats she makes from scratch, using her grandmother's tin recipe box. What a sweet tale :)
Chocolate-Caramel Brownie Puddle
OhmyGawd, this divine creation tangos with your tastebuds as it melts in your mouth. An outer shell of chocolate brownie envelopes a gooey, chewy, chunky center that's laced with a hint of salty-sweet caramel. This caramel touch so enhances the experience, one learns cleary, it is the missing ingredient in other, more mundane cocoa bars. Not even my mom's brownies compare to this cosmic concoction (sorry Mom! Love you).
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Hey Denise — You rock and you roll! And so do your desserts! Yummmmmmeeee!! I’m glad palates from all around are starting to get the pleasure of your well made decadent desserts.
Always know I’m your westide guinea pig and biggest fan.
Looking forward to your quiche with the rosemary from the herb plant from today’s market!!
Ruthy
Denise is an amazing baker. If you haven’t tasted her coconut cream pie, be careful, it is addictive. I also love her pumpkin bread pudding. Perfect for fall.
These brownies are AMAZING!! I’m equally as in love with her coconut cream pie. Makes me hungry just thinking about it…
Denise really is doing something special! Her chocolate cake is (by a large margin) the best I have ever had!