Over a year ago, I received the ultimate compliment when my nephew and his fiancé 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 →

During this time of year, I tend to keep a variety of apples on hand just in case I want to whip up a Fall dessert on a whim.  Apples keep well when stored properly, and who doesn’t love apples anyway? When … Continue reading →

I know, I promised you the recipe for these lovely little hand pies a very long time ago.  My apologies!  I got distracted, and busy, and wrapped up into many other things that kept me from posting.  Did I mention … Continue reading →

The memory of certain taste sensations linger long past the moment we experience them.  Such is the encounter I had with this tangy ice cream.  Nearly sixteen years ago I stumbled upon this recipe in Gourmet magazine.  I was intrigued … Continue reading →

It has been over four years since my daughter went off to college.  At the time, I didn’t think I would ever recover from Empty Nest Syndrome.  Slowly but surely I pulled myself together and marched on.  I wouldn’t say … Continue reading →