When I was a young girl, the end of summer arrived with a mixed bag of emotions.  My birthday often fell over the three day Labor Day weekend so along with the excitement of cake and presents came the melancholy … Continue reading →

I have a favorite carrot cake recipe that I’ve made dozens of times.  It’s simple and straight forward.  No pineapple and no nuts.  I’m not against either in a carrot cake but more often than not, I make my carrot … Continue reading →

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays is over, I finally have time to bake all the things I pushed to the side when the season’s commitments, far too often, took me out of my kitchen.  These early … Continue reading →

There are two kinds of ‘flourless’ Chocolate Cake.  The first is the dense and fudgy type, which I have never liked.  It’s way too intense for me.  The second, which is my preference, is a lighter version, ethereal and tender. … Continue reading →

Bananas represent a kind of edible security blanket for me.  Never a need to feel hungry if there is a bunch of canary yellow bananas sitting on my counter.  A quick and nutritious snack is always at hand.  And although … Continue reading →