Unable to contain their enthusiasm for our trip to Disneyland last weekend, my daughters tried to pack days in advance. …
Lemon and raspberry’s flavors play off one another in these moist, tangy lemon-raspberry muffins.
We spent most of last weekend digging and planting in our front yard. Bit by bit, we’ve been filling in the bare dirt left behind when we removed truckloads of juniper bushes. …
I‘ve never liked juniper. These prickly shrubs always seem to take over the yards where they grow, edging out other plants with more distinctive or colorful foliage. …
Pastel fondant hearts and a customizable letter stamp help create a personalized conversation hearts cake.
I‘ve been thinking about conversation hearts ever since ever since I stumbled across the poem “Valentine “in the sidewalk near the Ferry Building in San Francisco last November….
Chock-full of lemon zest and juice with a playful berry swirl, this Lemon-Raspberry Swirl Bundt Cake tastes like sunshine in dessert form.
I spent the last five winters in the damp, dark Pacific Northwest. Every year by January’s end, daydreams about tropical vacations distracted me constantly. …
A hint of lime adds sass without a sour edge, while pumpkin seeds provide a nutty crunch that balances the sweetness of these lime-pepita sugar cookies.
I spent way too much time talking on the phone during my teen years. I remember watching movies with friends via phone and even falling asleep on the phone on purpose. …
Fresh gingerbread layered with raspberries, whipped cream, and a healthy dose of raspberry liqueur combine in an easy, yet impressive Gingerbread-Raspberry Trifle.
I have this thing about cutting up dessert. I just don’t like to do it….
Aside from this summer, when moving madness prevented me from baking regularly, we usually have something sweet around the house. I like desserts of all kinds, but I especially love pie….
