Berry Tarts

Las week I was blogging around and saw this recipe, so obviously I had to try it out. Especially since berries were on sale at the market.

They turned out delicious...light and fresh and summery.
I used cherries, blackberries, and strawberries but I am certain they would taste good with any type of berry.
Next time I am thinking of cooking the filo dough in the muffin pans first, then adding the berries and cream for a more fresh taste.
They would be great to bring to a barbeque for a fresh dessert...you can even make mini versions by putting them in a mini-muffin pan with just a couple of berries inside for some bite-size little treats!

21st Birthday

For my Birthday, Zygmunt came out to California!.
So I showed him the sights: In N Out, Newport Beach, Wings n Things, Old Town Temecula, my backyard...you know the real gems of California ;)
But really, it was an amazing weekend!

Macarons

the other day I made macrons...and let me tell you, they were delish!

these are the ones i made.
after i followed those directions...

i divided the batter into thirds and added different colored food coloring to each. 

& in the middle of the two cookies...

pink: mixed berry jam

yellow & green: lemon/lime frosting

in one week...

i will be with this wonderful fella once again 

(for a nice birthday weekend :) 

i simply cannot wait!