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 […]
I was at Wildfire in Schaumburg when I tasted my first “Tini”. It was green apple, and I immediately became a fan. I liked everything about it! Instead of a “straight up” martini (which I don’t like) – this one had more flavor to it than the taste of just […]
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 […]
Talk about “comfort food”!! My Mom used to make her pot of spaghetti sauce on the stove top. This was before crock pots, or slow cookers came on the market for sure. She would use a large pot, and set it on “simmer” for hours, with the lid set just […]
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 […]
Mom’s homemade pizza – love this one! This is the simplest pizza recipe ever. Dissolve: 1 1/4 c warm water (not scalding) 1 pkg yeast pinch of salt 2 Tbsp olive oil Add: 3 c flour (all purpose) My Mom used to make this dough by hand, and you can […]
Chocolate peanutbutter cake – the most popular cake from my baking business. I made more of these cakes than any other during my 4 years in business. It’s the best combination of chocolate cake (fine crumb, soft and moist texture) and smooth, peanutbutter cream filling. It took me a while […]
Sweet bread is the quintessential recipe that reminds me of my Mom. I like to say “Yvonne’s in the house” when pans of this dough are baking in the oven. It infuses the house with memories of my childhood. It’s also the EASIEST bread dough I’ve ever come across. It’s […]
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