I must apologize for my absence from my blog.  All good things have taken me away for the past couple of weeks.  I have been traveling and spending time with my family. I spent a week in Santa Rosa, California, … 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 →

Lately I have been thinking quite a bit about the meaning behind the word “tradition”.  I am a fanatic, a stickler, somewhat of a maniac about tradition.  I find comfort just knowing that whatever life is bringing my way, however … Continue reading →