My baking process usually begins with an idea. I get inspired by some flavor profile and then I search for recipes that eventually bring it all together. Around the holidays, I take the opportunity to try out or create some new concoction that fits the season. And this year was no different. I often sneak in …
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My grandmother was a wonderful hostess and among family and friends her cheese ball recipe was famous. The tartness of the sharp cheddar, the kick of garlic, the creamy blue cheese. The taste brings back fond memories. She’d make these several times a year and it was always a hit.
For the past 20 or so years, I’ve made rum balls for friends, colleagues, and family. They’ve been hand-delivered, sent through the mail, or brought to the office. And they are always a big hit. In early November, I start getting pinged by friends and co-workers asking when they are coming. The tradition started nearly …