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The vast majority of Effie’s offerings – everything delicious

Extra Dark Chocolate, Creme de Menthe Filled Whoopie Pies

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Effie

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day-another kicked up Whoopie Pie!  Extra dark chocolate cakes are filled with the traditional butter, marshmallow filling that has just a splash of Creme de Menthe for both flavor and a pale green color.  … Continue reading →

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Rum Cake

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Effie

This is a rich, yellow cake, enriched with vanilla pudding and dark rum.  Baked in a bundt pan, the cake is topped with crushed walnuts and a buttery, dark rum glaze.  A perfect, special treat for any day or any … Continue reading →

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Koulourakia-Greek Butter Twist Cookies

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Effie

Koulourakia-Greek Butter Twist Cookies These cookies are a Greek Easter tradition.  If you’ve been to any Greek festivals, you have surely seen these cookies.  Made with butter, sugar, flour, Madagascar vanilla extract, eggs, hand microplaned fresh orange zest, and freshly … Continue reading →

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Spanakopeta-Greek Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Effie

 This classic dish can be served as an appetizer or, accompanied by a tossed salad, a meal in itself.  Layers of flaky fillo dough are filled with a mixture of hand washed and chopped fresh spinach, eggs, feta cheese, … Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Covered Bacon

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Effie

Dark Chocolate Covered Bacon The latest rage at County Fairs!  Crisp cooked, thick cut smoked bacon dipped in a combination of bittersweet and semi-sweet dark chocolate and finished with optional sprinkles of crushed nuts, fleur de sel or drizzled with … Continue reading →

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Almond Roca

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Effie

This crunchy, butter, toffee candy is made with sweet butter, sugar, almonds, and light corn syrup which is cooked to 290 degrees then frosted on both sides with chocolate and finished with crushed almonds.  It is then broken into pieces for … Continue reading →

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Pork Pie-Tourtiere

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Effie

A traditional Canadian holiday staple that’s amazing any time of the year, the filling of this 9 ½ inch deep dish pie is made with 2 pounds (cooked weight) of the leanest, hand trimmed, home ground pork that is sautéed … Continue reading →

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Celebration Cookie Mix Jars

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Effie

The perfect hostess gift, this cookie mix jar is perfect anytime! Flour mixed with spices, crushed walnuts, oatmeal, raisins, brown sugar and M&M’s are layered in a quart jar. The jar is finished with a decorative piece of fabric and a recipe … Continue reading →

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Black Forest Cake

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Effie

  This is a four layer, chocolate buttermilk cake.  Each layer is drizzled with kirsch cherry liqueur before being filled with cherries and a cream made with butter and buttermilk.  The top layer is then drizzled with a combination of … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Ganache Covered Black & White Angel Food Cake

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Effie

This cake features light as a feather whipped egg whites, superfine sugar and hand grated Belgian chocolate.  When sliced, the cake looks like it has been sprinkled with chocolate confetti inside!  It is finished with a blanket of ganache, featuring … Continue reading →

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