Category: Nut Free

‘Sweet Lime’ and Poppy Seed Scones

Sweet Lime and Poppy Seed Scones Recipe

No, your eyes are not deceiving you, and I didn’t by accident type ‘lime’ instead of ‘lemon’. Maybe it’s just me, but I had never heard of a sweet lime until just the other day while perusing the produce section … Continue reading




Triple Lemon Cake with a Cheesecake Center

Triple Lemon Cake with Cheesecake Center Recipe

Over a year ago, I received the ultimate compliment when my nephew and his fiancĂ© asked me to make their wedding cake.  Initially I panicked because wedding cakes are not my specialty.  In fact, I have only once made a … Continue reading




Triple Coconut Macaroon Cake

Triple Coconut Macaroon Cake Recipe

There’s no ambivalence when it comes to coconut, either you’re a lover, or a hater.  I’m a lover.  My love affair with coconut began way back in my childhood, somewhere between my first Mounds Bar and my Dad’s German Chocolate … Continue reading




Wellesley Fudge Cake Re-Visited

Wellesley Fudge Cake Recipe

I have been so absent here on the blog, and my apologies to all.  Life has been crazy busy, and with so many good things happening.  One very exciting piece of news will have to wait for an upcoming post … Continue reading




Spiced Shortbread Cookies

Spiced Shortbread Cookie Recipe

I’ll admit, I’m a bit tardy getting this recipe to you.  As apparent from the warm colors and Fall leaves on the background linen, I shot these photos pre-Thanksgiving.  Ignoring the seasonal feel of the photos, this recipe easily transitions … Continue reading