Summer is here and as much as I love chocolate in all its many incarnations, warm weather calls for treats that are a bit lighter and brighter than my favorite winter fare. The higher temperatures also mean we’re less likely to gravitate towards large treats,...
Cheesecake may just be the perfect food. It is certainly one of the oldest on record. It is believed that cheesecake was served to the Olympic athletes during the first Olympic games in 776 B.C. Any food with that kind of staying power just has to have something to...
*From the archives. Spread a little cheer this Holiday season with these simple pinwheel cookies. The Holidays are the time for indulgences, meaning pastries, cookies, cakes, pies and what have you. In that spirit we’ve dusted off our baking gear for...
There’s nothing that takes me back to my childhood faster than a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Just the smell is enough to bring back the sounds of my mother’s laughter, wrapping paper tearing and my sister squealing in happiness at the latest treasure to...
Nothing quite says Holidays like gingerbread. Unfortunately, making traditional gingerbread men takes a bit of effort and a bit of skill as well. So what are you to do if you’re craving the Holiday’s most delectable and iconic treat but are unwilling to...
‘Tis the season once again. With that comes the call for cookies, candies and other sweets to thrill and delight both young and old. (And not-so-old, as well.) This year I’m trying to focus on the flavors of the season with a highlight on seasonal...