Apple season doesn’t seem to care how hot or rainy it is. They have their internal clock and when it sound “Apple Season”, it’s go time. Apples are everywhere and so good! I have definitely embraced the season this year and have some great recipes…
I had a misstep with a cake this week. I made a Butterscotch cake with Cream Filling this week. I was so excited for the creaminess and flavors to come together. I always advise you to take the cake out of the oven whether are…
Even here, in Los Angeles, you can feel the end of summer in the air. At the Farmers Market’s the summer fruit is getting to be less and less. Last week I grabbed the last few apricots. I immediately came home and made a cornmeal…
In my world Carrot Cake strikes the perfect balance! It’s not too sweet, but it’s not savory. My cream cheese frosting is sweet but has a tart finish. And it’s carrots so you’re really eating a vegetable! My family can be finicky and…
If it hasn’t already ended where you are, Cherry season is coming to a fast end. I love cherries and will get them as long as I can and in any form I can, So even when the season is winding down and the cherries…
Who doesn’t love a good rice Krispy treat? It was one of the first things I made without adult supervision! They are the epitome of a “treat”. They are sweet and gooey and taste so good. Recently, I tried a new spin on the recipe…
I think fudge was a standard recipe in the time of my great grandmother, because it was fast and the ingredients were readily available. It also helped that Mamie Eisenhower was publishing the recipes she made for her family and housewives across the country were…
Many years ago I was win Chicago and had dinner at RPM Italian. The food was excellent but when they brought the dessert, I fell in love. Yes, it was a pudding, but it was also like a cold creme brûlée. It was rich and…
My kids love those cookies from the grocery store. You know the ones. The seem to have no flavor. The cookie is more cake than cookie and you just know that the vibrant colors of frosting are filled with chemicals. It pains me to buy…
You know I love cake. I am always looking for new ways to eat cake and different cakes to make. This Margarita Cake is a delicious way to imbibe. If you want o make it alcohol free, substitute margarita mix for the tequila. This cake…
This is the easiest way to make cheesecake for a crowd. Every piece is good and gets plenty of topping.
