The Vermont Cynic • September 22, 2023 • https://vtcynic.com/multimedia/summertime-sweets/
Summertime Sweets
Annalisa Madonia
A vanilla chantilly cake filled with a mixed berry compote, frosted with whipped cream, and decorated with fresh berries and greenery.
Annalisa Madonia, Co Photo Editor
Summer: a time of relaxation and not having to justify laying on your couch the entire day aimlessly scrolling on your phone. Though sometimes the repetitiveness may start to feel like groundhog day, it causes us to find little hobbies or interests just to fill the time. For me, my hobby this summer was baking as much as I could before I inevitably returned to campus and had to leave behind my working oven and standmixer.
Focaccia topped with cherry tomatoes, oregano, thyme, basil, garlic, and pecorino romano cheese. (Annalisa Madonia)Blueberry muffins swirled with a homemade blueberry compote and topped with the brown sugar streusel. (Annalisa Madonia)Chocolate crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar. (Annalisa Madonia)A decadent chocolate cake filled with a raspberry jam and topped with a chocolate ganache. (Annalisa Madonia)Maple walnut baklava that was made with my cousin who makes her own maple syrup in St. Johnsbury, VT. (Annalisa Madonia)Pretzel and toffee chocolate chip cookie being dipped into a glass of milk. (Annalisa Madonia)A chocolate cake with hand-piped lavender plants and flowers for my best friend Isabella’s birthday. (Annalisa Madonia)A tres leches cake is a staple in my house as it is simple yet so fulfilling when you just need a sweet treat. (Annalisa Madonia)Cross section of a chocolate peanut butter cookie fresh from the oven. (Annalisa Madonia)
