Spring Desserts

I find it interesting that we crave different foods during different seasons. My favoite spring desserts usually incorporate tropical fruits. I wonder if my body is craving the sunshine it takes to create these exotic fruits!

Our spring menu definitely reflects this theory. We have everything from Key Lime or Coconut Cream Tarts, to Pina Colada Cheese Cakes and Mango Raspberry Tortes.

Just looking at our Spring Bouquet Cake makes me smile! The fresh lemon mousse, light vanilla genoise, and lemon buttercream frosting add to its sunny appeal. This cake is a perfect centerpiece for an Easter or Spring celebration, especially when combined with Jane's Blue Iris' florals and sitting atop our two tiered stand!

St. Patrick's Day

Pour some Bailey's in your coffee, it's time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! We have been busy baking all of our Irish favorites. New this year is Kennedy Rye. I got the recipe from Albert Cumin, pastry chef in the Kennedy White House. This rye bread was a favorite of the President, so we have named it after him. We also created a Ruben Sandwich which I think will be a great addition to our lunch menu and goes perfectly on the Kennedy Rye bread.

Valentine's Desserts

Valentine desserts make me happy! By this February holiday, we are all looking for a little love, fresh red berries and decadent chocolate. At TONI it gives us a chance to do some beautiful individual desserts. One of my favorites and of many of our customers is the Rosewater Petit Four. The flavor and the candied rose petal capture the Valentine sentiment.

Last year we started making an individual heart shaped French Silk pastry, perfect for an intimate valentine dessert. It has so many great components and textures. I couldn't wait to bring it back this year. (It is made with White Chocolate mousse, raspberry swirl, a nutella crunchy layer, chambord soaked genoise and a praline wafer) We do a larger version to share with the whole family. Valentines Day what a great winter treat!