Chocolate Curry Coconut Ice Cream and Coconut Shortbread Cookies

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




Carrot Cake Cheese Cake and the Cheesecake Factory

"A slice of Carrot Cake Cheesecake on a dessert plate"

There is an ear to ear smile on my face these days.  You see, Jayz decided to spend her spring break at home here in CA with her Mom and Dad.  The anticipation and preparation began days ahead of her … Continue reading




Spiced Coconut Loaf Cake

"Subtlly spiced with coconutty goodness all in a simple loaf cake."

Today’s weather here in Southern CA was blustery and cold – cold by California standards that is. People are often surprised at the weather in L.A. because they come thinking it is always sunny and hot here.  Sunny – yes.  … Continue reading