So I thought I was a year older, all year I have been saying that I am a year older, so surprise to me that I wasn’t turning 50 this year. I actually had a mini panic attack when I thought I was turning 50, that I should at least have a party or something …
Cake
With the holidays coming up, I have been thinking about what desserts we had when I was a kid. My Grandma used to make this cake for Christmas and I thought it was so fancy and grown up. I couldn’t wait until the cake was cooled to eat. Since Grandma isn’t here to ask her …
Our grandson was born last night. Our sixth grandchild, Baby Ray. The sun is bursting from behind the clouds and I am thinking of you Baby Ray! Since we are miles away from our family and were not able to be at his birth, I baked him a BIRTH CAKE. Happy Birthday, Baby Ray. We …
When I was a little girl, my favorite cake to bake was a Spice Cake. I thought it sounded so fancy, with lots of exotic spices. Of course I baked a lot of cakes using cake mixes, it was easy for me to do by myself, add water, oil and an egg. 20 minutes later, …
KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF BROWNIES It’s been like mourning the death of a friend, ever since my oven started sparking and then caught on fire. I guess it was a sign that I have been baking too much….seriously, I didn’t realize how much I cooked and baked, um yeah, I forgot…I …
This Chocolate sheet cake is a one layer cake with a wonderful chocolate frosting. This really is The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake~ Ever! So chocolatey and rich! You will be hearing moans and groans from anyone who takes a bite! You can’t beat a slice of chocolate cake served with ice cream. If you love …
I really love pumpkin and since it has been rainy and colder, I have been feeling like baking something with pumpkin, what could be better than a pumpkin chocolate cake? This cake is moist and filled with chocolate, not overbearingly sweet. This cake received rave reviews from four different friends, all saying it was one …
I am so lucky to be living in the land of bountiful wild blueberries. I decided to make a cake that is very similar to the very popular Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Instead of pineapple, I used Blueberries. This is a very simple cake recipe with blueberries and almonds. The cake is very …
This is a very special birthday cake for a very special girl who turned 18 years old. It’s not every day that you turn 18 years old, so you need to have a very special cake. Most kids that I know request chocolate as the main ingredient in cookies and cakes, but let me tell …
This is my favorite cheesecake recipe because it is relatively simple and doesn’t have a lot of steps. It is very festive for the holidays and everybody loves cheesecake! This recipe is from my dear friend, Sandi Roman, she is such a great cook! She brought this to our home for Christmas Eve dinner many, …
Funfetti cake makes a gorgeous Christmas Cake! Sprinkle with powdered sugar makes it look like fresh snow has fallen on the cake! Merry Christmas! Easy Christmas Cake
Because, it was 42 degrees this morning – in October- no way- yes way – I know, I was in shock too, especially after being in Boston this week with 75-degree weather! Because it was so cold I was holding my tea mug just to get my hands warm. Because it is fall and …