Rose, Berry & Pomegranate Panna Cotta

I made this little dessert as an ode to moms, but specifically my mom. I wanted it to have a touch of rose, for the bountiful gardens she tends. It had to be multi-layered, for the way she has constantly re-invented herself through the years, from a young wife supporting her husband through graduate school, to a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, a successful business owner, a teacher, and a community leader. It would need a variety of toppings, for she’s worn many hats throughout motherhood, as maker of our home, nurturer, provider and role model. It had to be something solid but with a rounded softness and lots of give, for the many ways my sisters and I have depended on her and the countless ways she is giving to everyone around her.

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French Toast with Raspberry & Rosewater Syrup

A little rosewater, if used sparingly, can add a wonderfully subtle floral note to a sweet dish, and I think it goes especially well with raspberries. Here I’ve made a raspberry and rosewater syrup with hints of clementine and pomegranate to drizzle over some French toast. Fix up some mimosas to complete this decadent and romantic breakfast!

Celebration: Ice in Paradise, Happy 50th, Award Time

Time to celebrate. I’ve made “Yakh Dar Behesht,” Persian for “Ice in Paradise,” using a recipe from the amazing Fae. Look at these delicate beauties! That is enough reason for celebration.