Grandma Herb's Baked Goodies

FRESH FIG TART

2011-10-15T14:08:00.007-04:00

Grandma made this lovely FIG TART for a friend going to a brunch party. The shortbread crust is a favorite of hers. Then again, she loves the Italian Mascarpone Cheese sweetened with Wild Flower Honey and the Black Mission Figs too.

Grandma topped it with crushed Pistachio Nuts for a bit of texture, yum.

GLUTEN FREE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

2011-05-14T07:35:00.003-04:00

Hello Dearies,

Grandma shares a birthday with a lovely young lady named Violet. For her birthday this year, Grandma whipped up a scrumptious Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake. Look at the size of those berries! Oh, dear, did that sound naughty? Well, Happy Birthday Violet! Enjoy your day and your treat.

BLIZZARD OF 2010 CAKE

2011-01-16T12:54:00.003-05:00

Hello my dears,

Grandma had so much fun making a birthday cake for a group of Winter 2010 Birthday Guests. he theme seemed to fit: "The BLIZZARD OF 2010". Grandma layered Dutch Chocolate and French Vanilla cake, covered by Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. Crystalized White Sugar and Sweet Coconut gave the feel of a snowy terrain, along with a stranded WHITE SUV. Just add the marshmallow snowman and "ta-da".

Fun and Tasty always brings many smiles to the guests.

Happy New YEar darlings!

Grandma

GAMING CAKE

2011-01-04T22:33:00.002-05:00

I had the pleasure of creating a birthday cake for a woman who loves Bridge, Mahjong and Film. Grandma baked a citrus cake (Lemon and Orange layers) covered in all edible Playing Cards, White Chocolate Mahjong Tiles and a Filmstrip with Birthday Wishes.

HOLIDAY GOODIES FROM GRANDMA HERB

2010-12-04T14:17:00.003-05:00

Hello Dearies,

Here is a list of many of Grandma's tasty Holiday Treats. Please let Grandma know if you need anything.

Happy Holidays to you all!

ROAD KILL CAKE

2010-10-23T04:39:00.002-04:00

Hello my Sweets,

Grandma had great fun whipping up this ROAD KILL CAKE, (poor little Raccoon) for a White Trash party in NYC. Grannie really didn't run him over, those tire tracks are just tasty frosting.

Let your Grandma know if you ever need a special cake for any occasion.

Kisses,

Grandma

GLUTEN FREE PUMPKIN CHEESE CAKE

2010-10-05T17:59:00.002-04:00

Hello my dearies,

Gandma has made a lovely Autumnal dessert for you.

It is a Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheese Cake.

If you'd like to try it, the sweet people over at BISTANGO Restaurant, who feature Gluten Free cuisine, use Grandma's recipe.

Enjoy this beautiful Fall weather and let Grandma know if you need any treats.

grandmaherb@hotmail.com

LIGHT BOARD CAKE

2010-07-28T19:31:00.003-04:00

Hello my dears,

Grandma has gone high tech with her sweet LIGHTING BOARD CAKE. This yummy confection was made for the birthday of a young lighting designer, traveling with a dance company. Though it does not plug in, it did light up this boy's special day. Here's what he had to say:

"This cake was, and still continues to be D-lish! Thank you, thank you Grandma Herb for making my birthday so wonderful."

Such a nice young man.

TROPICAL FISH CAKE

2010-07-23T07:38:00.004-04:00

Hello my little muffins,

Grandma put on her Calypso Records to get inspired while making this TROPICAL FISH BIRTHDAY CAKE. The birthday girl has an unusual collection of colorful fishies all around her home, including one large fellow who watches her in the shower. Oh My!

The cake was WILD BERRY, a mix of fresh whole Blueberries and pureed Strawberries. The frosting was assorted brightly colored vanilla. YUM!

Enjoy your summer my dears.

Love Grandma

VIDEO TAPE CAKE

2010-06-28T16:18:00.005-04:00

Hello my dears. Grandma had fun making this little dandy of a birthday cake. The birthday boy has quite an extensive collection of Video Cassette Tapes. So Grandma Herb created a Four Stack Video Tape Cake. The black frosting made for a realistic plastic cassette and the rich chocolate cake made it yummy!

This is what the lovely people had to say about it:

"The cake was delicious and so creative! Everyone loved it."

"What a remarkable cake. A surprise for him, delicious for all of us. It was a hit!!! Thank you so much."

FIREMAN'S HELMET CAKE

2010-06-03T16:13:00.010-04:00

Hello my dearies, Grandma was lucky enough to make a specialty cake for a young man's graduation. He happens to be a volunteer fireman as well. His graduation cake was a replica of his actual helmet. Lesson learned: Helmets and Cake will keep you happy and safe.

Enjoy your summers and let Grandma know if you need anything.

Loaf you lots!

Grandma

grandmaherb@hotmail.com

GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE & EGG FREE LEMON CHIFFON PIE

2010-04-15T19:13:00.002-04:00

Hello my little dearies. Grandma was asked to create a scrumptious dessert that is Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Egg-Free. I almost had to serve them a shoe! But luckily, Grandma was able to whip up a wonderful LEMON CHIFFON PIE. It mimics a traditional Lemon Meringue Pie but is free of all the icky things listed above.

Do take a peek at Grandma's special treat.

GLUTEN & DAIRY FREE LEMON SQUARES

2010-04-10T10:25:00.003-04:00

Hello my dears! Grandma has been keeping very busy with some new GLUTEN FREE goodies. One of the latest are some sweet and tart Gluten-Free and Milk Free Lemon Squares... YUMMY!

These refreshing citrus treats are great for the warmer weather, yet satisfy ant sweet tooth.

Lemony kisses from your Grandma!

SPECIALTY FOOT CAKE

2010-03-27T09:20:00.005-04:00

What kind of Specialty Birthday Cake do you make for a Podiatrist?

A GIANT FOOT CAKE of course!

I had the pleasure of creating this tasty toe-topped confection for a Dr. of Podiatric Medicine in Connecticut.

The double layered cake (top layer classic vanilla, bottom was chocolate sour cherry) was iced with traditional frosting. (I prefer it to fondant for flavor, though it's more difficult to sculpt.)

I was told the toe nails were "Sweet!"

POST VALENTINE / FASHION WEEK PARTY

2010-02-21T07:39:00.007-05:00

Mint Chocolate

Cupcakes, YUM!

Smile and say

"CUPCAKES"

Cherries,

Love Bunnies

and

Sugar Glitter

Grandma had the pleasure of baking goodies for a wonderful Post-Valentine / Post-Fashion Week Party at OLIPHANT STUDIOS in NYC. This amazing Painted Backdrop Studio hosted a great annual event for its friends, clients, employees and their kids.

Among the baked morsels were: Mint Chocolate Cupcakes, Assorted Cupcakes enlivened with gleaming sugars, Marshmallow Love Bunnies and Juicy Cherries, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies and Assorted Gluten-Free Almond Tarts topped with Apples, Chocolate, Black Raspberry and Maple Cream.

Thank you Sarah, for a terrific time!

GRANDMA'S HOLIDAY GOODIES

2009-12-07T07:32:00.005-05:00

Hello Dearies, Grandma has been gearing up to bake some lovely Holiday Baked Goodies for you. As you know, Grandma can make most of her traditional treats in Gluten-Free form as well.

Take a gander at Grannie's specialties. If you don't see what you want, ask Grandma if she can make it. She may be old, but she's flexible.

GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE SILK CAKE

2009-10-04T16:58:00.006-04:00

Grandma has created a rich and chocolatety confection for her Gluten Free darlings. Grannie's Gluten Free CHOCOLATE SILK CAKE is filled with chocolate chips and swirls of chocolate syrup. They are made in individual servings, as seen here, in large muffin-sized cups or as a large cake iced with Coco Buttercream Frosting that serves 8-10 people. Please let Grannie know if you must have one. Big Wheat-free kisses my dearies!

GLUTEN-FREE ALMOND CRANBERRY RAISIN COOKIES

2009-06-29T14:51:00.002-04:00

Hello My Dearies,

Grandma has been very busy this Spring and Summer. But, she was not too busy to bake up a new tasty Gluten-Free Cookie: "Almond Cranberry Raisin" YUM!

Let Grandma know if you'd like to try a batch for yourself, or, order one at BISTANGO RESTAURANT in Manhattan. They feature Grandma's Gluten-Free Dessert recipes like: Apple Chocolate Tarts, Cheese Cake and these sumptuous Cookies.

SPRING GOODIES FROM GRANDMA HERB

2009-03-26T22:14:00.003-04:00

Well my little sugar plums. Grandma has a list of some New Confections & Old Favorites to share with you. Check out the luscious items and see if there is anything you can't live through Spring without.

Remember, ask Grandma for anything special you may want and she'll gladly oblige; ethnic specialties, old family favorites or something you crave that you just can't find anywhere.

Loaves and Kisses,

Grandma

EASTER CUPCAKES

2009-03-25T21:14:00.002-04:00

Hello my sweets, Grandma is working her holiday magic with some tasty Easter Treats. Try some of Grannie's EASTER CUPCAKES. They are a festival of Spring Colors and a feast of happy Peeps.

The cake comes in Lemon, Chocolate, Vanilla or Peppermint. The frostings are Lemon, Vanilla, Chocolate, Blue Curacao, Midori Melon, Ginger or Coffee. Yummy! You see my dears, you can believe in the Easter Bunny.

PEAR LAVENDER PIE

2009-03-24T12:04:00.003-04:00

Hello my dears,

Grandma has been making some lovely new specialties. This PEAR AND LAVENDER PIE (a large tart really) has the wonderful taste of the coming Spring. The crust is a lovely shortbread layered with sweetened cream cheese enhanced with fresh lemon zest and topped with delicate ripe pears. The entire confections is then drizzled with Lavender Syrup... ahhh Spring is here!

Let me know if you'd like to enjoy one.

CLASSIC APPLE PIE

2009-03-15T12:04:00.003-04:00

Hello my little sweet-toothed bunnies. Grandma has a classic Apple Pie that will make you think you've gone back in time... to a 1940's "family" movie. Grannie's Home Style Apple Pie is addictive. The crisp Granny Smith Apples blend with the pure cane sugar, fresh lemon juice and aromatic spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Cloves) to create a time honored treat. Go ahead, treat yourself today!

GLUTEN-FREE OATMEAL CRANBERRY COOKIES

2009-03-11T21:41:00.004-04:00

Hello my loves. Grandma has been working up a new tasty treat for you: Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies. Yummy! They are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. You don't have to give up favorites just because you must eat Gluten-Free. Ask Grandma about these goodies. They can be made with raisins too...

ASSORTED CUPCAKES

2009-03-03T11:33:00.003-05:00

Grandma made these assorted style cupcakes for the party this weekend as well. The request was for some different "Girlie" designs in honor of Anita's birthday. They were all original, pretty and sweet, just like the birthday girl. Happy Birthday Anita!

RUN DMC CUPCAKES

2009-03-02T12:10:00.005-05:00

Grandma had the pleasure of baking some luscious cupcakes to honor Darryl's, a.k.a. RUN DMC, induction into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a party in Manhattan Saturday. Frosted to reflect his logo, these chocolatey confections pay homage to his amazing career as a true artist worthy of this great honor.

Thanks Josh for letting Grandma be a part of the celebration! I hope you all enjoyed the fruits of Grandma's labor.

DailyMakeOver.com Kisses Cookies

2009-02-23T17:11:00.005-05:00

Grandma had the pleasure of creating some delectable cookies to reflect the logo of DailyMakeOver.com. Now those lovely lips that are so kissable after your makeover can be edible too. Sweet kisses to you all my dears. Muah!

GLUTEN-FREE BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP LOAF

2009-02-19T13:23:00.003-05:00

Yes Dearies, Grandma can make her lovely loaves GLUTEN-FREE. Here's her famous Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf. Yummy! It is made with fresh bananas, chocolate chips, butter, sugar and rice flour. No need to worry if you suffer from that uncomfortable condition having to do with some funny buffalo. What is it? "Silly Yak's Disease? Anyway, enjoy my sweeties. Grandma loves you.

VALENTINE'S DAY COOKIES

2009-02-15T11:48:00.004-05:00

Hello My Sweets,

Grandma made some lovely traditional Sugar Cookies for Valentine's Day. You can nibble on Big Red Kissy Lips, Red & White Hearts or for those of you who have been Wounded in Love, Purple Hearts.

I hope your Valentine's Day was filled with love and loved ones.

Kisses from Grandma!

BOURBON CHOCOLATE CHERRY LOAF

2009-01-29T10:22:00.003-05:00

Well my sweets, here is Grandma's answer to a cocktail at breakfast (or dessert), my delectable Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cherry Loaf. It is loaded (pardon the pun) with ripe Bing Cherries that have been macerated in Bourbon and Brown Sugar. Add Chocolate Chips and you have a wonderful, decadent loaf for any time of the day.

Mike and George ordered one for themselves and said: "pure heaven!"

Order a slice (or loaf) of pure heaven for yourself! Lots of loaves to you my dearies.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE COFFEE CAKE

2009-01-26T12:56:00.000-05:00

Hello Dearies,

Grandma has created a lovely new cake for you. It's a delectable, rich Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. Great for breakfast, brunch or dessert, this treat will please all your loved ones. The fresh strawberries add a natural sweetness and the cream cheese give it some Oomph!

Please try it and let me know if you need another one.

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY LOAF

2009-01-24T19:53:00.000-05:00

Well, Grandma is always happy to accommodate her lovelies. When Bruce requested something with his favorite ingredient, PEANUT BUTTER, I suggested a twist on the classic PB&J sandwich. So here it is Bruce: your very own PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY LOAF. I hope you like it my dear.

The loaf is made with all natural Peanut Butter in the batter and chunky Strawberry Jam swirled throughout. It will go perfectly with a tall glass of milk (Lactose-free for Bruce) or a nice cup of tea. Enjoy!

PEAR AND LEMON LOAF

2009-01-24T19:45:00.001-05:00

My dearies, Grandma has been creating some new tasty loaves for you. This lovely loaf features sweet, juicy pears and fresh lemon zest. The flavor is delicate and naturally sweet. I do hope you'll try one soon.

This is what Dennis had to say about it:

"Thank you very much for the lemon-pear loaf -- it is DELICIOUS! I've had two sizeable slices already -- this is not going to be good for my waistline!"

Thank you for your kind words Dennis. Grandma is so happy to know you'll be letting out those trousers...

NOW THROUGH VALENTINE'S DAY AND BEYOND

2009-01-21T18:02:00.000-05:00

Check out the home-style goodies that Grandma has in the oven. These will please your loved ones, friends, business associates and more. Gotta Love Grandma's Goodies!

GLUTEN-FREE TARTS

2009-01-21T16:13:00.005-05:00

PEAR LAVENDER TART

APPLE CHOCOLATE TART

As you may or may not know, Grandma bakes some scrumptious GLUTEN-FREE desserts. I created tarts for BISTANGO RESTAURANT in NYC, including these luscious BLUEBERRY TARTS. The tart crust is made from ground Almonds, layered with chocolate, then fresh berries coated in a sweet fruit glaze.

BISTANGO features my APPLE TARTS, BERRY TARTS, PUMPKIN CHEESE CAKE and will soon carry my PEAR & LAVENDER CREAM CHEESE TARTS.

Grandma makes wicked GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES too!

Mike said: "The Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are fantastic; I got them as a present for my niece... tasted one and didn't want to give then up - they were that good!"

GRANDMA HERB IS BAKING HER FINGERS TO THE BONE

2009-01-21T14:17:00.000-05:00

Hello my dears. Welcome to Grandma Herb's Baking Blog. I'll be baking goodies for you, posting recipes and sharing stories from my kitchen. I hope you'll all join me for tea and sweets.