Buttermilk Streusel Swirl Cupcakes With Brown Sugar Cinnamon Frosting

"Buttermilk Streusel Swirl Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Frosting Recipe"

From the opening of New York’s first Magnolia Bakery in 1996, to the ever famous Sprinkle’s Beverly Hills hitting the scene in 2005, I think it is safe to say that as of 2012 cupcakes are no longer to be … Continue reading




Double Chocolate Scones with Cinnamon Butter

"Double Chocolate Scones with Cinnamon Butter Recipe"

I have been traveling here and there – first a trip to the San Juan Islands, followed by a brief getaway to Santa Barbara.  Both were lovely, especially because it was the first time Howie and I have been away … Continue reading




Sun-dried Tomato and Sausage Scones

"Sun-dried Tomato and Sausage Scones"

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