Recipes
Apple Cardamom Crisp
I guess my Crispness in the Air Dance really paid off. It’s similar to the Rain Dance, but involves juggling and fire-throwing...
Chocolate birthday cake with vanilla frosting
Well, I'm another year older and another year wiser. Yes, my birthday was Sunday, and now I must remember what age I told everyone I was last year to make sure that this year I follow suit. I don't mind belated birthday gifts, so please contact me, and I will show up...
The better-than-restaurant-pizza project, part 1
Wood-fired, brick oven Napoletana. Put this in front of the word pizza, and people will pay about $18 for a tiny 12-inch pie made with less than $4 of ingredients. The problem is, in my experience, the success rate for traditional ’za, good enough to bring a tear to ...
Pesto and veggies
Every once in a while, I like to wake up, look at myself in the mirror, and then cry...
Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies
So, last week I gave you a “healthy” muffin recipe. I must say, I got a great response and decided I shall become the Muffin Man, I mean the Muffin Woman. I already have a muffin top, so I have a jump-start. Come on, that’s funny...
Dried Blueberry Lemon Zest Scones
There is finally a chill in the air, and in my sweet, simple life, that means comfy, cozy smells wafting through the house, bringing on the anticipation of the holidays and all the hoopla that comes along with them...
Hazelnut Chocolate Coffee Cake
I have been dreaming of this week’s dessert for a couple of months now. Yes, some people dream of money and fame (I mean world peace). Me, I dream of chocolate, butter and nuts all mixed together to form the perfect treat...
Chocolate Hazelnut Pumpkin Cream Cheesecake
So, if happiness were a flavor, what would it taste like? I...
Blackberry Almond Bars
Bars or squares? That was my big burning question of the weekend. Yes, my life is exciting. I knew what I was making and what would be in it. But what I didn't know was what to call it. Does Blackberry Almond Squares sound better than Blackberry Almond Bars? Do ...
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Zesty Orange Whipped Cream
They say true love is hard to find, but I must say I have never met a chocolate I didn’t truly love. I would never say I wouldn’t snag up a Hershey bar every now and then, just because a chocolate snob might be mortified, but I must admit, I do like good, quality ...






