Baking

Christmas Memories and Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies

December 18, 2023

It’s been tough getting into the Christmas spirit after recently losing Uncle Richard and my nephew Marc last December, but I’ve busied myself with walks, spending more money than I should, hosting friends, stressing out over whether I’ve gotten enough gifts for people, and non-stop baking. The worst thing about getting older and losing the elder in the family is realizing that elder post is now filled by…

Baking• Breads• Random Thoughts

James Beard, I Am Not

July 29, 2023

People can be so picky. They love you and your zucchini bread one day, the next, they want to kill you because your recipe left zucchini bread drippings all over their oven. So, clearly I will not be getting the James Beard award for excellence, but it’s not my fault. My mom was one of those seat-of-your-pants cooks. She just slapped stuff together and it tasted great, pretty…

Baking• Great Memories• Pizza• Random Thoughts

Mom, Finally Getting the Props She Deserved

May 9, 2023

I had a dream about my mom this week. She was standing on the front porch of my parents’ former home and I was behind the screen of the front door looking at her. She was dressed up and looked beautiful. I told her I wanted to open the door to hug her but I was afraid she would disappear. She said, “No, I won’t.” So, I opened…

Baking• Cakes

The ABSOLUTE BEST Chocolate Cake

September 15, 2022

I think we’ve already established that I am not a cake decorator. See Nate’s cake for proof. It would have been great in Scream 2, but thankfully, Nate didn’t mind. Note to self: Make sure the icing is smooth before writing and maybe pay attention as you write. I tried to deflect attention by adding perky dots but I’m sure Nate saw right through that. But, just because…

Baking• Pies

Nothing’s Better in Summer than Peach Pie

August 1, 2022

I’ve been craving peach pie lately so I went to Costco yesterday, bought two boxes of peaches and baked a pie Sunday night. Since I make my crust ahead of time and stick it in the freezer, whipping up a pie doesn’t take much time at all. Peaches have been in season for a while now, so get them while you still can. In fact, if you have…

Baking• Cookies• Random Thoughts

Hug a Little Tighter and Bake!

May 27, 2022

When things get bad, I turn to baking therapy. …

Baking• Breads• Random Thoughts

Happy Caffeinated Easter

April 15, 2022

A gorgeous Easter should be mandatory as a reward for all the ugly days we've had to endure! …

Baking• Cookies• Dessert• Holidays

What is Success?

January 14, 2022

It was so gratifying to finally be able to have almost everyone over, even in my tiny apartment after missing Christmas back here for so many years. …

Baking• Holidays• Pies

The Winning Pumpkin Pie Recipe

December 10, 2021

I am sharing this recipe because I'm a giver. I just hope the competitors in my family are too busy to read this post!…

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