Category: Baking

Christmas Cookie Countdown and Millionaire’s Shortbread Cookies

"Millionaire

I remember the first time I baked and tasted a Millionaire’s Shortbread Cookie.  I was so pleased with the combination of flavors and textures balanced beautifully in one cookie.  Buttery shortbread blanketed with chewy caramel and finished with a layer … Continue reading




Fig, Olive and Thyme Scones

"Fig, Olive and Thyme Scones Recipe"

Another Halloween has come and gone.  An evening spent with friends, a delicious dinner, and constant yelps of “Trick or Treat” brought delight to my taste buds and joy to my ears.  Not the tradition I so miss from past … Continue reading




Christmas Cookie Countdown and Mexican Hot Chocolate Crinkles

"Mexican Hot Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe"

The Chocolate Crinkle is a cookie as traditional as can be.  Just google it and you will find hundreds of recipes.  And, after pouring through dozens and dozens of cookie recipes to decide upon this week’s Christmas Cookie Countdown choice, … Continue reading




Sticky Bun Coffee Cake

"Sticky Bun Coffee Cake Recipe"

Aaahhh, the feeling of coming home.  As wonderful as it is to travel, there is nothing quite like that feeling of familiarity – the comforts we create for ourselves – our own bed and shower, moving about in a space that we … Continue reading




Christmas Cookie Countdown and Mexican Wedding Cookies

"Mexican Wedding Cookie Recipe"

One of my dreams for Jael was that she would follow in the footsteps of all the cooks and bakers that came before her on both sides of her family tree.  Whatever the gene that ignites the passion for all … Continue reading