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 is one of those recipes that you make and you say, “Oh….WOW!” I snack on nuts every day. Cashews are one of my favorite nut, all buttery and crunchy, yummy on salads or just by the handful. This is a fantastic way to eat a cashew. I could eat up every little last piece …
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 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 …
Growing up, biscuits were a staple at my Grandparent’s breakfast table. Hot flaky buttery biscuits, smothered in peppery sausage gravy. How can you resist a simple buttery biscuit? Until now, my biscuits have not been adorned with other ingredients. Joy the Baker has brought my biscuit world to a higher level. The Cheddar Chive Jalapeno …
This English Muffin Bread is the best recipe for beginner bakers who want to make a simple, yet delicious yeasty bread. With only five ingredients needed, you won’t believe how incredible this tasty bread is toasted.
Summertime is full of parties and BBQ’s and Pool Parties. We were invited to a neighbor’s home for BBQ and I said that I would make a Potato Salad. Why did I say that? I have never ever made potato salad, I always make pasta salad or a green salad or dessert, but potato salad, …
This is my favorite Cold Pasta Salad to make for a Garden Party, BBQ, or any warm day. The ingredients are fresh and flavorful. I use a small pasta, Acini de Pepe, which adds to the texture in a slight and not overpowering way, not giving you the sense of a mouthful of pasta. It …
An Italian Dessert Treat! Frozen Mint Julep Granita for the Kentucky Derby!! My friend Hillary over at Baking Bad Food Blog is having a Virtual Kentucky Derby Party and invited me! When I think of the Kentucky Derby I think of big beautiful hats and plenty of Mint Julep’s. So I came up with a …
