During a trip last Fall to Pike’s Place Market in Seattle, I happened upon the Chukar Cherries stand and had a field day.  Like a kid in a candy store, I had a hard time choosing one variety over the … Continue reading →

Good Sunday morning to everyone.  Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful, delicious, and celebrated with those you treasure most.  Mine certainly was.  It was a “food” busy few days, but all good.  Life doesn’t get any better than being with those … Continue reading →

The momentum behind the upcoming holidays is increasing at a rate that has me slightly panicked.  With Thanksgiving falling early this year, I feel like November is disappearing right before my eyes.  Halloween skeletons, ghosts, and pumpkins litter my living room … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →