Butterscotch Cookies
New, updated photo (2014) These measuring spoons were a gift from a dear friend and perfect for any baker. Their flat bottoms enable you to have measured ingredients sitting on the counter without the...
La Bete Noire
La Bete Noire I’ve made TONS of flourless chocolate cakes…and they’re all wonderful (just ask the Mr.). But this La Bete Noire tops them all. It’s exceptionally smooth and silky and just melts in your mouth. The name translates from...
Raspberry Bars
When I asked Bill whether he’d eat any raspberry bars if I made them, he gave me that look… I tried to persuade him by promising they didn’t have nuts, oatmeal or coconut…but I...
Peach Pie
Updated Photo with lattice crust It wouldn’t be July without at least one homemade peach pie. Johnny’s Market, our nearby produce stand, has the most luscious Indiana peaches…sweet and juicy. I bought 10 pounds with...
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Make a batch of Homemade Vanilla Extract in June and you’ll have an amazing holiday gift for all your friends in December!
Triple Chocolate Cookies
It was expected that I bring some cookies to a reunion of lifelong friends, so I dug deep in my archive and found these Triple Chocolate Cookies. Who doesn’t love chocolate? I was heading...
Balsamic Strawberry topped Mascarpone Cheesecake
When I host our book club, I love to run with a theme. Years ago, we read A Kiss from Maddalena which was set in Italy; so for our meeting, I whipped up this...
Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
When birthdays roll around at our house, it’s almost a given that some sort of chocolate dessert is needed for the celebration. These Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Cupcakes are a perennial favorite for any special...
White Chocolate Cupcakes
This frosting topping these White Chocolate Cupcakes is to die for…I could just eat it by the spoonful, but that would be crazy…wouldn’t it? My cleaning lady, who is a great baker herself, declared this the...
Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad
This delightful Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad features the peak of season sweet corn and just shouts summer! A delicious way to enjoy the fresh, seasonal corn on the cob. Tossed with a light...
Rich Fudgy Cocoa Brownies
Rich Fudgy Cocoa Brownies: The ultimate brownie lover’s brownie. My family has sacrificed their waistlines to taste test numerous batches of brownies and these dense, fudgy gems received rave reviews!
Best Pound Cake
A couple tricks like using cream, cake flour and alternating the wet and dry ingredients make this the Best Pound Cake you’ll ever taste! Pound cake got it’s name from the simple proportions used...
