If I told you how long I’ve held onto this recipe it would date me back to the Jurassic era.  And in all those years, I never got around to making it.  Why today, you might ask.  I was woken … Continue reading →

I’m going to be so mad at myself for creating this recipe.  My passion for sticky buns and the ease at which these come together make a terrible combination when one lacks self control; and when it comes to sticky … Continue reading →

My fruit is the PEAR.  That’s right.  I was once told by an Ayurvedic physician that the fruit best suited to me is a pear.  I was pretty happy with that assessment, and in many ways it seemed right.  Ayurvedic … Continue reading →

My heart swells with gratitude as Sifting Focus turns “1”.  You, my readers, have offered up such kind words of encouragement during this past year.   Your thoughtful comments make the sharing of this personal baking journal all the more … Continue reading →

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 →