the temperature at which sweets happen
Horrors. Ironic isn’t it, how delightful a word that is? So descriptive, compelling, and inciting. The thought of it being a baby’s first little word is quite imaginative. I think I’ll work very hard at making sure my someday little ones say something equally attractive the first opportunity they get to exercise their vocal chords.Don’t … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I’m starting menu preparation for Thanksgiving. I already know what’s going on the table for the main course; turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberries, salad, relish tray, etc. etc… no, I’m not worried about dinner, I’m thinking of dessert.I’m dedicating (nearly) every one of my November posts to … Read more
There is just one thing that truly makes Halloween… Just one thing that one must not be without when celebrating this tasty holiday… Of course, costumes and candy and are an absolute must, but what would Halloween be without pumpkins? Gabriel and I love to celebrate, and typically this involves keeping up traditions! It is … Read more
We brought Danger home just 1 week before Thanksgiving when he was just 8 weeks old. We named our little furry Danger because of the adorable little fur mask framing his eyes. He cried the first few nights missing his brothers and sisters, but then he realized how much we loved him, and how good … Read more
It is coincidental that today is the day I made this cake. When Andrea introduced this cake in March she giddily remarked her excitement for Spring. It it coincidental because today is the day that it appears Fall has arrived – and we have been graced with a thundering of rain showers today. Now, it … Read more
Being that all I seem to talk about is traveling, not my travels (of which there are none to speak of) – but the hope for future world adventures, one would assume that this month’s Daring Baker’s challenge would be one I would be grinning about from ear to ear… but, I just couldn’t seem … Read more
Tonight we remembered Michael’s birthday, he would have been 34 this year. It was sweet and simple; just me, Pamela, Jill and our families celebrating life, and one whom we loved so much. We spent the evening at the park and ate German Chocolate Cake-it was Michael’s favorite, and he would have loved it. Of … Read more
Ever since I saw The Kitchen Sink Recipes‘ Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake – I had to have it. I had to have it in the worst way possible,… but, the last encounter I had with a bundt cake pan ended with decimated cake wallpapering my kitchen. I toiled over how to make this cake outside … Read more
Believe it or not, up until 3 weeks ago I’d never actually eaten a cherry… yes, as in the plump red Bing variety. I know, I know. On our way out of Portland Gabriel and I said goodbye to the Beaverton Farmers Market, walking past a beautiful display of fresh picked fruit, when the vendor … Read more
A few months back I credited Evan at Butter Cakes for sharing her ingenious idea for making decorative carrots out of Starburst candies. Since then, I have become an avid reader and follower of hers. I was sold on her creativity after the Starburst contribution… but then I saw this: This incredible assembly is entirely … Read more