Last week was my birthday week. That’s right, I said “birthday week” which, if you are a Leo like me, really means birthday “month“. Having the kids home for a few days was a terrific birthday present. Like many…
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Chocolate Twinkies for Celebrations!
I’ve had homemade “Twinkies” on my mind for the past few weeks. My pal Gail Dosik, the genius behind One Tough Cookie, says that it’s because of all the political rantings about small hands and short fingers. While this…
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Salty Caramel Pudding
Last week I had the pleasure of a lovely girls-dinner with my pal and fellow butter-lover Michelle Jaffee (owner of my favorite Fairfield County, CT bakery – Sweet & Simple). We sat at the bar at our local spot…
Every year, my gal pals and I do a cookie exchange. We bake 1 dozen cookies for each participant & package them up – some fancy (Ann’s) & some no-so-much (mine). On the day of the exchange, this year…
My mom was a good cook and, God bless, she put dinner on the table every night for us four kids. No take out. Nothing frozen. Nothing premade. I’ll admit, some of the meals weren’t that fab – her…
It’s been a while. Ok. It’s been a long while. The past two years have been impossibly busy while I worked on a major project (more about that in subsequent posts). I did my best to keep in touch…
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Ricotta Panna Cotta with Raspberry “Brezza Fresca”
My mom was a good cook and, God bless, she put dinner on the table every night for us four kids. No take out. Nothing frozen. Nothing premade. I’ll admit, some of the meals weren’t that fab – her…
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Brown Butter Apple Hand Tarts + #BaketogetherParty
My friends, this isn’t just any ole Baketogether. No.. this month we are having a BakeTogether Party! Here’s your invite to this month’s Baketogether Party that will be filled with good company, great food, games and a PRIZE: What’s…
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Nothing Shy About These Shortcakes ~ #Baketogether
Those of you who know me know that I am not shy – not in life, not with people and certainly not in my desserts. I love desserts with big, bold flavors – vanilla, coffee, chocolate, mint, berry, citrus…
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From The Beach ~ Panzanella Salad To Go
Over the years, I’ve called many places home. Each spot has been special with a flood of wonderful memories that warm my heart and remind me of people, past and present, that have graced my life. Each one has…