Yes Virginia, there is more to life than takeout and the microwave
When King Arthur Flour contacted me to work on their Cake Decorating Promo, I asked them if they were sure they had the blogger. But as it turned out they were serious, and I got a great little care package complete with their Cake Essentials DVD that covers everything from ingredients to decorating techniques. Not only did [...]
I remember the first time I had mascarpone, Mama Jeanette had made a cheesecake for dessert, it was a blend of ricotta and mascarpone, a different type of cheesecake than I had been use to and my introduction to that wonderful cheese. I kept calling it mars-capone, and Mama Jeanette would laugh and say “Sonny [...]
I just love Meyer Lemons, they come in second only to Lemons from the Amalfi Coast….sigh, How I miss Italy! But when life gives you Meyer Lemons, you don’t complain you bake! I hate to admit that I’ve never been a big fan of Pound Cake, the ones I’ve had were usually to dense, or [...]
For those of you that haven’t experienced Google plus, you don’t know what you’re missing! It’s a great place to make new friends and find an endless supply of inspiration for the kitchen. G+ is a photo driven community, built specifically to showcase beautiful images. Now granted, all the images you’ll find on G+ may [...]
One of the fondest memories I have of my father is sitting around the dinner table listening to Bill Cosby. My father had always been a very caring man, and while he may not have always told you how he felt, you could always tell from his expressions just how much he loved you. [...]
What do you do when Chobani sends you 12 lbs of that delicious Greek Yogurt they make? Well first you sit down and enjoy a bowl full with fresh berries and granola……sigh And then you bake! At least that’s what I did, and it seemed like a good place to get started. It really [...]
