Happy Birthday Sifting Focus and Cinnamon-Scented Devil’s Food Cupcakes
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
Chocolate Cake with Salty Hazelnut Brittle and Mocha Buttercream
Despite my best efforts to nibble away at a collection of recently acquired cookbooks, the stack stands tall enough to function as an end table in my living room. I actually read my cookbooks, which when I share this tidbit … Continue reading
Deep Dark Chocolate Snack Cakes
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
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
Chocolate Glazed Bouchons-Perfect for Valentine’s Day
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