Piping mashed potatoes through a cake decorating tip is quite a bit easier and less ridiculous than it sounds. In fact, this was the part of the recipe that was the most downright fun. All that's required to achieve an effect at least as good as mine is a steady hand and confidence. You'll find your rhythm in piping out the type of ribbons you like the look of best. I love this French riff[...]
Cherries aren't my favorite fruit. That honor goes to pineapple. No, mango. Some tropical fruit, for sure. But cherries do have a special place in my heart: my favorite ice cream flavor is Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia and I could drink black cherry juice by the gallon. So, when I saw a recipe for the rustic French dessert clafoutis (grain-free!) from Tanya at Feed the Clan, I was hooked. Trad[...]