the temperature at which sweets happen
I love fall. It gives way to the cold blunt winter, but not before sharing it’s warmth and depth of color. I prefer fall to any other season, so it’s a shame that Mother Nature rarely shares more than a few weeks of fall with her state of Utah. However, for those few brief weeks, … Read moreI Love Fall
The August 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Elissa of 17 and Baking. For the first time, The Daring Bakers partnered with Sugar High Fridays for a co-event and Elissa was the gracious hostess of both. Using the theme of beurre noisette, or browned butter, Elissa chose to challenge Daring Bakers to make a … Read moreGratifying Concoction
Everyday I think I have a different favorite cake; today, that cake is Angel Fairy Cake. Cake and I, we are like conjoined twins. Where there is cake around, there is nothing I can do to keep myself away from it. I ate this entire cake, save three pieces (probably small pieces) entirely by myself… … Read moreConjoined Twins
Carrot Cake is, hands down, my favorite cake… so when I wanted cake this past weekend Carrot Cake was the obvious choice. I will eat Carrot Cake without abandon, without guilt and without regret. But see, I have this tendency to get infatuated with things… for instance chocolate chunks. So this weekend, I decided to … Read moreFailed Fusion
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, purchased, promoted, supported, or otherwise enjoyed this weekend’s National Food Blogger’s Bake Sale! It was a great success and so much fun to be a part of. I donated an Orange Caramel Bundt Cake with Caramel Sauce; the recipe included in this post for your enjoyment. Orange Caramel … Read moreNow… the Recipe
I’m super excited to be participating in this weekend’s National Food Blogger’s Bake Sale hosted by Shirley J’s and Dan’s Market;Utah’s part of the Great American Bake Sale. April 17, 201010:00 am – 2:00 pm Orem LocationShirley J’s15 East 400 SouthOrem, Utah 84058*My cake will be at the Orem Bake Sale! Salt Lake City LocationDan’s … Read moreIt’s a Walk Off
I’m not a morning person. I don’t jump out of bed ready for the day. I don’t wake up with a smile on my face. I don’t feel like I could run a marathon. I toss and turn and pull the covers up tightly over my shoulders and stretch. I lament having to get up … Read moreMy Alarm Clock
Dudes! Majorly cool stuff happened this week, and I’ve finally recovered from their sheer overwhelming awesomeness to share. Um,… like how about the airing of the first episode of the final season of LOST! It was pretty much a huge event over here. I mean, maybe you already knew this. Like back when I held … Read more“Dude….”
Valentine’s Day is all about the whoopie… but there are lots of ways to make love, and these cookies are just one of the best. What is there left to say except pull back the sheets baby… Whoopie Pies CookiesCookie recipe from Macheesmo2 sticks butter2 cups brown sugarCream together several minutes until light and fluffy … Read moreMakin’ Whoopie
A few days ago, Gabriel and I were in the grocery store when Chris De Burgh’s Lady in Red came on over the loud speaker.As customary Gabriel began changing to the lyrics to silliness. I responded: “You are defacing the most romantic song ever written.” He questioned: “It is? The most romantic ever?” I laughed, … Read moreLady In Red