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Hello, my name is Chef Shelley R. Pogue, and I am the new Desserts site editor in training. I plan on being the editor for this topic for a very long time. I want to find out what Desserts, or information or topics you would like to start learning about. I am a professionaly trained chef, and I have a huge sweet tooth. I am planning to start creating some new items that will be lower in calories. I want to make sure I am not a heavy chef; however, that say never to trust a skinny chef. I can say that I want to be the exception to that rule.

I hope to hear form you soon,
by Chef Shell P- Dessert Editor

Welcome Chef Shelley!
I have to say that desserts are one of my favorite topics and I'm looking forward to some new ideas. I would love to see some low calorie desserts that include healthy ingredients such as fresh fruits and nuts. Also, some ways to slim down dessert recipes.

I will be doing some fresh fruit desserts in the early spring when we will be getting the first of the year crops. If you have anything in mind send me and idea and I will play with it in the kitchen to see how it turns out.


Chef Shelley Pogue - Desserts Editor

My favorite dessert of all time is 'Coeur 'a la Creme from the Frugal Gourmet:

8 ozs cream cheese
1/2 pint sour cream
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp sugar

Blend all ingredients. Stir till creamy and put in any type mold. Refrigerate. Serve with fresh berries (blackberries are my favorite) slipping over the top.

Quick and awesome. People think I took all day to make this treat.

Shelley,

I forgot to tell you how I love to serve the Couer 'a la Creme:

I fill pretty wine glassed half full with the creme and refrigerate till very chilled. I mash some of the berries and add a little sugar to sweeten then mix that sauce with whole berries. I add the berries to the glasses just before serving. This makes a lovely dessert presentation. Sometimes I stick one Pirouette, broken in two with one longer than the other, in the glass for an added fancy touch.

Hi Shelley! I have a huuuge sweet tooth. I visited Austin last year--- I love it! Are you a pastry chef by trade?