Dessert is my favorite topic when it comes to food. I’ve been baking for nearly 40 years – serving not only my family, but multitudes of friends and customers of my baking business. A homemade treat is a gift of love for sure. After all, who doesn’t like a little something sweet at the end of a meal? Or for no reason at all! Dessert should be both beautiful and delicious. It should appeal to your visual sense, and the smell should be nothing less than heavenly! This is my goal when I create my amazing cakes, cupcakes, tarts, and more decadent sweet treats. Dessert is made for sharing. I invite you to try these recipes, and create your own precious memories!
Everyone has their favorite banana bread recipe – usually passed down through your family, or given to you by a friend. Mine came from the original Betty Crocker cookbook! I received my first copy at my wedding shower in 1981. I kept that book for at least 35 years before […]
Remember those little Hostess fruit pies in your lunch box?? I loved those! Growing up – I thought cherry pie with canned filling was the most amazing food on the planet! To this day, my own daughter will choose this kind of cherry pie for her birthday, instead of a […]
Lets talk about the cookie recipe I have shared, and received amazing reviews on, more than any other – Toffee Cookies. I first tasted this cookie at a Bed and Breakfast in Door County. They were kind enough to share the recipe, and I’ve been making and sharing these ever […]
If you like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, you will love these Peanut Butter Balls! There are lots of variations on this recipe – it’s similar to a “Buckeye”. I’ve seen recipes using crunchy peanut butter, or Rice Crispies cereal, but I really like this one as it tastes “true” to […]
I’ve been thinking about a milkshake – a sign of summer for sure! Specifically, a shake with a piece of chocolate cake blended into it! This is certainly not for the “diet conscious”! Our favorite burger place – Portillos – makes these, but I wanted to create one using my […]
Natalie is beautiful, bright, funny, playful, inquisitive, and smart! She’s a big sister, a performer, and reminds me soooo much of my daughter Jennifer when she was young! She too is a first-born, and now she and her daughter share so many personality traits! I can see glimpses of young […]
These were always referred to as “Christmas Cookies” in my house growing up. The title of my recipe card still reads “Christmas Cookies”, although I’ve made them for many other occasions besides Christmas! They were my family’s favorite cookie! Never stayed around very long either. My Mom used to frost […]
That’s right – this recipe has NO EGGS in it! Most people are pretty amazed by that – and pleasantly surprised at the moistness of this cake. Not sure where the recipe originally came from – but it was part of my Mom’s dessert menu for as long as I […]
I love cake! I have made LOTS of cakes for all kinds of occasions. I get excited at the thought of designing one. From the theme, the cake itself, the filling, then the color scheme, type of frosting, and how I’m going to decorate the top and the sides – […]
Chocolate and chili – who would have thought?? It’s an amazing combination. The key is to keep the chili flavor “subtle”. My recipe includes just a hint of chili. When I served these at a Valentine’s Day party at DaBaffone restaurant, the guests were intrigued by the flavor! It’s totally […]
I want to share my granddaughters’ 1st birthday cake – from 2013. This was my favorite cake to date. It was certainly special because of the occasion, but I put a lot of thought and planning into this project. That is how I tackle most cake designs – I […]
This is my version of a Disney-inspired “Frozen” Cupcake. Anyone that has little girls in their lives will appreciate this one. My granddaughter Natalie is no exception. Our entire family recently spent a week at Disneyworld, and it was all about the princesses! So I thought my own “Frozen” cupcake […]
For those of you who can’t decide between chocolate… or vanilla…, I introduce to you the Black and White Bar! It’s the perfect combination of both of your favorite flavors. These bars were a frequent “go to” recipe for my Mom. A perfect after-school treat. They are simple, quick, and […]
I can’t say enough about cupcakes – they are adorable little treats, just enough for 1 to eat! They are versatile, and adaptable to just about any cake recipe. I love them! I’ve made thousands of cupcakes for sure during my baking business, including many cupcake towers for celebrations like […]
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