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Pumpkin Pie from Whole Foods on Fairfax and 3rd

By Dessert Darling · November 19th, 2012

It’s Pie Time and I love nothing more than eating a delicious Pumpkin Pie and justifying the indulgence thanks to the squash’s high levels of fiber and Vitamin A. My girlfriends and I recently tried this gorgeous pie from Whole Foods and swooned in unison. In addition to it’s rich, creamy texture, fresh and delicate balance of flavors, Whole Foods never uses artificial colors, sweeteners, preservatives, or trans fats in their baked goods. Yes Yes Yes! I swear guys, this is how you get to eat desserts and stay thin, eat real food!!!

This Pumpkin Pie from the Fairfax and 3rd location was pure perfection.

If you can’t make a Pumpkin Pie from scratch this Thanksgiving, order one from Whole Foods!

XOXO

Pumpkin Pie at Hugo’s Restaurant with Lynn Chen of The Actor’s Diet

By Dessert Darling · October 8th, 2012

Just two weeks after brain surgery my dear friend Lynn Chen treated me to lunch at Hugo’s Restaurant (her post here). It was my first time at this awesome establishment and I was giddy as a tumor-free DD to see such a massive selection fresh foods. Whether you’re gluten free or vegan, Hugo’s has your dietary needs covered – Nice!!!! My favorite item was the incredibly decadent Quinoa & Cheese (versus Mac & Cheese) dish. YUM.YUM. But (Sigh)- this all said, it makes me sad to report that the Pumpkin Pie was kind of terrible. It tasted too strong of molasses and lemon and had a weird tofu-like consistency, even though tofu was not an ingredient in the dish. Hmmmm. Sorry Hugos, but only 1.5 cherries for your Pumpkin Pie. Worry you not though, I will surely be back for more Cheesy dishes!!! I am growing bone back on to my skull, so a girl needs her Calcium! ; )

For more info on Hugo’s Restaurants in S.California, click here.

Bubby’s Apple Pie from NY, ordered on GILT Taste

By Dessert Darling · September 28th, 2012

What’s more exciting than coming home to a gorgeous Apple Whisky Crumble Pie?? Nothing. Nothing is the answer. Nothing is more exciting than seeing a big box outside your door and promptly tearing it open with the ferocity of late afternoon hunger. Wow, I ordered this NY Bubby’s Pie from GILT Taste and it tasted freshly made, despite it’s 3,000 mile journey.

The pie came on the thin side and boasted bright ingredients like lemon, cloves, and cinnamon. I was too impatient to heat it up, so I can’t say that I had this dish in it’s most ultimate form (hot and with melting a la mode, no doubt) BUT, that didn’t matter. Why? Because it came with this swoon-inducing sauce on the side that I nearly licked right out of the container.

Let’s talk about this sauce. I want to say it’s Butterscotch, but since this is a Whiskey Apple Pie, then shall I call it Butterwhisk?? Whatever the name, it was buttery, sweet, a bit alcoholic, and totally intoxicating. This special sauce escalated a perfectly lovely Apple Pie to an undeniable 5-cherry experience. Bravo Bubby’s in NY! And look at GILT, pulling through for me again!

For more info on Bubby’s Pies, click here.

For more info on the GILT Taste offer, click here.

XOXO

Caramel Pecan Frozen Delight: My Sweet Pick of the Week

By Dessert Darling · September 14th, 2012

This buttery frozen dessert literally looks like THE most delicious thing on Earth.

The only thing that this recipe seems to be missing is real vanilla ice cream. I’d swap out a layer of frozen whipped topping for some good ol’ ice cream. YUHM!

To see the recipe from AllRecipes.com, click here.

Simplethings Pies, Trader Joe’s Chocolate, Ice Cream, Dessert Wine & Champagne

By Dessert Darling · April 26th, 2012

Oh what a night! My fabulous friend Mia is always the hostess with the most-est! The other night she & her guy had Tyler and me over for a home cooked meal. I knew that the evening would end Happily Ever After when I saw these delicious pies by Simplethings on the console next to a bottle of Veuve Cliquot (pie review here).

But first, I took down a bowl of these addictive, Trader Joe’s Salted Dark Chocolate Almonds, perhaps one of my favorite items at TJ’s. Once I start, I can’t stop eating them! Naturally, this was before dinner was served (roasted chicken, succulent salmon, and amazing sides, btw).

Then Mia whipped out some homemade ice cream that she made with the best Vanilla Bean Paste and a touch of heaven.

I had the “genius” idea to make a Dessert Wine Float by adding ice cream to my flute of sweet wine.

And by “genius,” I mean I was was very ill the next day….(eeeg)

But ultimately it was a great night and well worth it!

And Mia got the Golden Cherry for her fabulous cooking!

Cutie Pie That! All Natural, Organic Pies for all you Cutie Pies!

By Dessert Darling · March 14th, 2012

Yay- I love discovering all natural and organic desserts, especially now that I know normal wheat and flour have GMOs that makes us Fat (see here)! Cutie Pie That! makes custom “artisanal pies brought down to size” that are extraordinarily flavorful, colorful, and delightful. I wasn’t a fan of the Maple Bacon Apple Pie; as thrilling as it sounded in theory, I think I’ve decided that bacon officially doesn’t belong in desserts. My favorite pie was the Divine Blood Orange Meringue while my friend adored the Strawberry Lemonade Meringue. Ultimately, these are super sweet treats, so if you have a strong sweet tooth, you’ll be in hog heaven with these mini pies.

For more information on Cutie Pie That!, click here.

Keylime Pie from Houston’s Restaurant

By Dessert Darling · March 5th, 2012

The other night I had dinner at Houston’s with friends and asked the waitress to bring her favorite dessert. She returned with this impressive wedge of Keylime Pie (sorry that my photo is not impressive). Alas, the heaping scoop of whipped cream was utterly unsweetened and the pie itself tasted very mild. While the pie wasn’t “limey” enough for my friends, I could appreciate a more mellow interpretation of a traditionally zesty desert. Overall, it was an average but pleasant slice of pie.

For more information on Houston’s restaurants, click here.

Desserts at the Ritz-Carlton in Northstar, Lake Tahoe

By Dessert Darling · February 22nd, 2012

YeeeHa! If there’s something I love more than the desserts, it’s got to be skiing. I mean, what on earth is greater than riding a flying chair in sparkling, pristine nature,only to then whiz down a mountain at full speed ahead?! And on top of that, it burns calories too?! MAGIC (my husband’s word of the year, btw). So yea, I went skiing over President’s weekend and consumed more calories than all the NFL football teams combined (watch out scale!). One lovely lunch stop we made was at the Ritz Carlton. The pasta there was freaking DIVINE. But we’re here to discuss desserts. SO, without further ado, this Apple Huckleberry Crisp with Maldon Caramel Ice Cream and Persimmon Wafer was pretty awesome. The Caramel ice cream was too salty, but when combined with the sweet crisp and a voracious appetite, it didn’t stand a chance. I licked the plate clean (literally).

The Chocolate Mousse with raspberry sauce was also well executed, but not anything extraordinary.

While I’m totally wiped out from an adventure packed February, I can’t wait to make my way back to the mountains again! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow~

For more info on the Ritz-Carlton in Northstar, Lake Tahoe, click here.

Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh, My! A Darling How-To Book

By Dessert Darling · February 13th, 2012

If you’re a crafty baker, or want to be one, might I recommend this darling How-To book, Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh, My by the creators of Hello, Cupcake?! I just got this sweet book in the mail and am so psyched to add it to my growing collection of gorgeous, colorful, dessert books!

I mean, how adorable and creative are these high heeled cupcakes!?

This book also has a ton of boy-friendly dessert ideas, so it really covers the bases.

Thank you the team behind Cupcakes Cookies & Pie oh, My for my gorgeous copy of your book! I’m so delighted to have and share it.

For more info on Cupcakes Cookies & Pie, Oh, My!, click here.

Apple Tart and Chocolate Stout Ice Cream Float at Churchill on 3rd St.

By Dessert Darling · January 15th, 2012

I get giddy when a new establishment opens its doors on 3rd Street in my Beverly- Grove neighborhood. The other night I had dinner at Churchill, a rustic, two-story gastropub with a cozy and masculine vibe. Despite the hip environment though, the service and desserts were so disappointing, I wonder if I’ll ever return. When my order finally did arrive, I was greeted with this average, lemony Apple Tart enveloped in a bland blanket of thick crust. To improve upon this item they need to calm down on the lemon, add more apple filling, sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on the crust, and drizzle more of that caramel sauce on top.

Far more interesting, though not that much more palatable, was the Chocolate Stout Float. Don’t let the word “Chocolate” fool you. The stout was a hoppy beer with hints of caramel flavor and the saving grace of the operation was the vanilla ice cream. I attacked the ice cream spoon first, letting most of the beer spill off to the sides for just a hint of flavor and soupy texture. Otherwise, creamy beer? Not my thing.

((Sigh)).. I really wanted to love this place, but Churchill needs to revamp its dessert menu, hiring, and staff training to lure me back.

For more info on Churchill, click here.