by Vera | Feb 28, 2015
This is a quick recipe creation that I often have for breakfast or a snack. The name comes from the sound the toasted walnuts make when sprinkled over the fruit. The more moisture in the fruit, the more sizzle. Sizzling Walnut Fruit Bowl (For each serving) 1/2 pc of...
by Vera | Feb 17, 2015
NOTE: Unfortunately this lovely place is now permanently closed. I LOVE chocolate and my absolute favorite place to get my fix is Traviata Chocolate & Gelato Café in Lisle, Illinois. The café is owned and operated by Violeta who makes all of her customers feel...
by Vera | Feb 12, 2015
Most fruit crisp recipes have the fruit at the bottom, covered with a crisp topping. However one day I got “creative” and decided to flip it. Rather than crumble the ingredients together for the topping, I decided to put them in the bottom of the dish and see what...
by Vera | Feb 7, 2015
“When the dog bites! When the bee stings…” Welcome to Vera’s Faves… my blog about my favorite things. In the past I have sent emails to friends and family sharing this or that tidbit. After much procrastinating I decided to create a blog to make sharing easier. In...
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