A Day Too Awesome to Miss

National Crème Brûlée Day isn’t until tomorrow, but then tomorrow is also National New Jersey Day. Believe me when I tell you that I tried to tie in National Crème Brûlée Day with the state of New Jersey. Couldn’t be done, but I also didn’t want to miss my deep love of all things Crème Brûlée.

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Betty’s Crème Brûlée

Julia Child believed that every woman should own a blowtorch. I like that idea very much. I know, it’s Friday and generally speaking; Fridays are all about the seafood and fish and suppers that are in keeping with Old School Catholic teachings. But today I thought we’d have a little fun with something sweet.

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Vanilla Crème Brûlée with Fresh Blackberries

National Crème Brûlée Day is observed each year on the 27th day of July. It is a great excuse to enjoy what must be considered one of the finest examples of a creamy dessert on the planet. By our very nature as human beings, we are drawn to contrasts in color, flavors, textures. What greater contract in textures exists on a single dessert besides Crème Brûlée?

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