I am fortunate because within a 20 minute drive from me there are at least two apple orchards that sell fresh cider.  Last night, I drove past one and got my first of what I hope is many 1/2 gallons this fall.  The weather is cool and rainy and the perfect time of year to curl up the a good … Read More

If you use a vanilla bean, throw the empty pod into your sugar container.  The sugar will absorb the scent and flavor of the vanilla bean making your sugar taste and smell amazing.

We went to Portland over the weekend.  It was an amazing weekend of friends and fun, but the only thing that I took photos of was this incredible waffle I had at The Gaufre Gourmet.  They had brioche style waffles that I HAVE to figure out how to make.   Mine was a caramel apple waffle.  Caramel sauce, peanut butter sauce, … Read More

Still looking for something to make for Dad? Here are some sweet but not too fancy treats for our favorite guys: Stout Cupcakes Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookes, with or without Quinoa Cakies Peanut Butter Pizza Peanut Butter Pie

This stuff is amazing.  It has truly changed my baking.  I used to cut parchment paper rounds out and place them at the bottom of my baking pans.  Not anymore.   Baker’s Joy is a combination of baking spray and flour.  It makes the cake release like a dream and cuts my pan prep time to like zilch. I just wanted … Read More