I have been so absent here on the blog, and my apologies to all.  Life has been crazy busy, and with so many good things happening.  One very exciting piece of news will have to wait for an upcoming post … Continue reading →

This cookie was born out of a craving for chocolate.  It is what I refer to as a ‘raid the pantry’ cookie.  I started with some deep dark cocoa and bittersweet chips.  I found toffee bits, a lot of toffee bits … Continue reading →

It’s official!  I finally had my first beer –  in a cake that is.  😉  In all the hundreds of cakes I have eaten to date, not one had beer in it.  My Dad was an incredible cake baker, and … Continue reading →

My sister arrived from Ohio today, and I am thrilled!  Our next few days will be filled with all those things sister do when they spend time together.  And believe it or not, although we are both bakers, we won’t … Continue reading →

Generally speaking, I’m not a huge celebrator of Hallmark holidays.  Oh, I send cards and all that (Hallmark is happy), but in other ways, I play it pretty low-key.  On Valentine’s Day, you’ll never find me in a restaurant partaking … Continue reading →