Friday, December 5, 2014

Buckle Up!

That awesome headline is courtesy of my biffle, Lori, who commented on my Instagram picture of the Cranberry Orange Buckle. So perfect. (Be sure to check out my IG feed: @truffle_girl or via the web at http://instagram.com/truffle_girl/)

So, if you haven't already done so, check out this beauty...


One of the benefits of doing monthly specials and this blog are that I often need pictures of new items. And what happens with the sample you might ask? Well, we gladly devour it; but when I'm feeling professional, I like to call it a Quality Check.



And while "buckle" might not be the most enticing name, it sure is one tasty treat. This recipe is unbelievably diverse, working well with all manner of fruit, but the cranberry orange combo is my absolute favorite.  Not only do I love the way it looks, how the batter rises and "buckles" over the fruit, but the smell.... oh the heavily smell.... If only smell-o-vision was possible! There's just something about this cake, I think it's the smell of the orange zest mixed with butter and the tiniest hint of almonds and cinnamon. I hope you'll take my word for it and order one for yourself so you can stick you nose to the box and smell it too. So worth it.


And, of course, I'm offering my annual holiday truffles this year. Limited quantities, so order soon or risk missing out.


You know the drill:
3 Sizes: 8, 12 or 16-truffle cup with equal quantities of each flavor (clockwise from top left): Hazelnut, Grand Marnier, Coconut and Bittersweet chocolate

As always, truffles and baked goods make wonderful gifts. As a former co-worker wisely said years ago "the best gifts are the ones that disappear." Yea. Disappear down my mouth! Or yours!

Oh, and I might have other seasonal goodies rolling out, time permitting, as well as one-off offerings of extras that I have to sell for fear of eating them all myself. Sit tight and stay tuned, but don't forget to place your order soon. Best to check it off your to-do list now versus later when season really picks up and we all start to feel the panic.

Happy Holidays to you and yours!