Baked Apples with Figs, Ginger, and Whipped Cream

I have a real problem buying apples.

Ginger & Fig Baked apples from www.theculinarycapers.com

There, I said it. I admit it. I can’t stop.

I cannot stop buying apples. I’m at the farmer’s market, my arms are already weighed down with melons, corn, red peppers, zucchini, and something else that’s making my bag really heavy, when I decide I NEED apples. Continue reading

White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream

I could never be lactose intolerant.

Raspberry White Chocolate Ice Cream - www.theculinarycapers.com

I could probably go gluten free before I dropped the dairy. Both of which I hope never, ever, happen.

Raspberry White Chocolate Ice Cream - www.theculinarycapers.com

Seriously. Look at that. How could I ever not just eat all of it? Continue reading

Whiskey Cider Ginger Cocktail

Or as I like to call it, the Apple Snap.

The apple snap cocktail - www.theculinarycapers.com

That could already be the name of a drink, I don’t know. But it’s a better name than Whiskey Cider Ginger so until I learn otherwise, I am going to feel clever and original.

A word about cocktails – I never ever make them.

Because you can’t make just one cocktail.  Continue reading

Minnesota State Fair: Al-Bahira style

What happens when you unleash a bunch of belly dancers at the Minnesota State Fair?

You eat a lot of food, and get some honest opinions.

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After performing 4 shows with the amazing Al-Bahira Middle Eastern Dance Theater in the International Bazaar at the state fair, I was ready to eat, and so was the rest of the troupe! Continue reading