Imagine how delighted I was when my 16 year old nephew called to ask if he could come hang with me for a couple of days.  He  doesn’t live nearby, so our time together is spotty, and as he grows older … Continue reading →

Can we talk about Thanksgiving dessert for just a minute? Aren’t most of us moaning and groaning from fullness once we have consumed our Thanksgiving meals?  Who among us, when faced with glistening golden turkey, gravy, stuffing and sweet potatoes, … Continue reading →

Where had Black-Bottom Cupcakes been my whole life?  Up until five years ago, I had never heard of these little cheese filled cakes.  How’s is that possible!  I grew up in a baking family and I have read more cook … Continue reading →

I had been remiss for far too long in making these scones for my dear friend Michèle.  I had promised her months and months ago that I would make a batch just for her.  Michèle has a nut allergy and … Continue reading →

Somewhere deep in my brain, this recipe appeared.  The genesis may have been the beautiful organic raspberries I spied at my local Trader Joe’s store the other day.  Or, maybe it was the goat cheese in my refrigerator calling out … Continue reading →