Mae’s Apple Cake

Apple Cake with Brown Butter Buttermilk Frosting

A small, square, glass jar sits tucked away in the corner of my kitchen counter.  Both the jar and the recipes inside belonged to my Grandma.  I also have her little black book in which there are pages filled with … Continue reading




Deep Dark Chocolate Snack Cakes

Deep Dark Chocolate Snack Cake Recipe

They say we learn something new every day. Whoever “they” may be. I must agree that as we drift off to sleep at night, most of us could zero in on something new we learned that day. Today, I learned … Continue reading




Cocoa Nib Chocolate Cookies with White Chocolate and Fleur de Sel

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I was pretty cookie’d out after the Christmas Cookie Countdown but I knew that wouldn’t last for long.  Who can resist a warm home-baked cookie.  Certainly not me.  I have my list of old favorites that I make over and … Continue reading




Dried Apple and Raspberry Oat Bars

The summer-like days have moved on and rain and gray have slipped into their place.  I don’t mind.  It’s feels as close to winter as the weather here ever feels.  I especially appreciate the gloom and precipitation when I can remain … Continue reading




Chocolate Glazed Bouchons-Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Chocolate Glazed Bouchons Recipe

A heart shaped box filled with chocolates makes me smile.  It has always been my favorite gift to receive on Valentine’s Day.  Not just chocolates, but chocolates nestled in a red box, preferably decorated with cherubs and frilly lace.  And … Continue reading