With all the turmoil taking place in our country these days, permeating our lives on a daily basis, you would have to be living under a rock not to be effected.  The news is overwhelming and depressing with issues that … Continue reading →

Am I the only one who finds it relaxing to curl up on the sofa during these frigid days of winter and page through back issues of cooking and baking magazines?  I’m guessing I’m not alone here. Following an autumn … Continue reading →

When I was a young girl, the end of summer arrived with a mixed bag of emotions.  My birthday often fell over the three day Labor Day weekend so along with the excitement of cake and presents came the melancholy … Continue reading →

Over a year ago, I received the ultimate compliment when my nephew and his fiancé asked me to make their wedding cake.  Initially I panicked because wedding cakes are not my specialty.  In fact, I have only once made a … Continue reading →

Christmas cookie baking is in full swing in my kitchen.  Two batches of butter cookies are in the freezer and a double batch of gingerbread dough is chilling, awaiting to be cut into cute little ginger boys and girls, or … Continue reading →