I also think that the time of the event is important. I disagree about desserts ALWAYS having to be rich and decadent, like chocolate. A light mousse cake like lemon or vanilla, or even white chocolate could even be described as decadent...
Peruano beans are very similar to pinto. They are used a lot in restaurants, probably not the guests' knowledge. I use them at home instead of pinto. They cook up a bit faster and I like the taste. They can be used to replace pintos in...
So I developed a love for Martha Stewart a little while ago, and got her baking book and used her recipes, etc. I think that I can fall back on her when I am unsure about a technique or recipe. However, there was always something holding...
