Berry Crumble ‘Mini’ Pies

Berry Crumble

Marrying the love of my life came with sacrifices.  We met in my hometown while he was there on business, and if we were going to pursue our relationship, I would have to move to Los Angeles.  I fell hard … Continue reading




Chocolate Gooey Almond Cake

Chocolate Gooey Almond Cake Recipe

This chocolate cake does for dessert what the little black dress did for fashion.  Take a simple black dress, slip on pumps and add an eye catching accessory and you’re good to go.  Same dress, different jewelry, switch out the … Continue reading




Blueberry, White Chocolate, and Almond Oatmeal Cookies

Blueberry, White Chocolate, and Almond Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

I am going to get right to the point of this post.  Today’s weather is the perfect specimen of a warm fall day.  The sun is shining and there is a light breeze in the air.  So often the weekend … Continue reading




Dried Apple and Raspberry Oat Bars

The summer-like days have moved on and rain and gray have slipped into their place.  I don’t mind.  It’s feels as close to winter as the weather here ever feels.  I especially appreciate the gloom and precipitation when I can remain … Continue reading




Chocolate “Cake” Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche Bourbon Sauce

"Chocolate cake stands in for the bread in this lighter than air bread pudding recipe"

Last we were together here on this blog I was lamenting about the “less than impressive” chocolate snack cake that Chloe and I had made.  Just to clarify, it wasn’t at all “BAD”, it was just okay.  It’s saving grace … Continue reading