I have a ritual I go through whenever I purchase (or rescue) a new “second hand” piece of furniture.   First, I find just the right space in my home for it to settle into.  Sometimes it needs a bit of … Continue reading →

Have you ever been convinced – absolutely sure – that something is going to go one way just to find out you were wrong?  That’s what happened the morning I made this coffee cake.  I have had this recipe snipped … Continue reading →

The bright, perky and fragrant juice and zest of the ubiquitous lemon.  What would we do without it?  I shudder to think.  As the workhorse of the citrus family, seafood comes alive with a mere mist of it’s liquid and … Continue reading →

What’s old is new again – and since I’m in love with everything retro and vintage I am very happy about that.  In the past couple of years there has been a wave of dessert and baking books with a … Continue reading →

Birthdays were pretty special events when I was growing up.  They were usually simple family celebrations and a cake and candles were always at the center.  Occasionally we were allowed to invite a few of our neighborhood friends, however, elaborate … Continue reading →