This is one of my favorite cakes… my mom made it quite often while I was growing up, and it has remained with me through the years since then. 3 egg whites (the yolks will turn it yellow, but don’t effect the baking 1/3 cup applesauce 1-1/4 cup soda water, ginger ale or 7-up 1 [...]

If you like those brownies that are truly “in-between” – not truffles, not cake – and you like them rich – really rich – and dark, then these just may be the brownies for you! I will caution you though… make sure the milk is standing at the ready! Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups [...]

Yes, it really is as good as it sounds! 1 angel food cake 1 pint strawberries 1-1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup butter 3 eggs 2/3 cups sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla cinnamon nutmeg cardamom preheat oven to 350F In a saucepan, heat the milk & cream until it just gets a film [...]

My honey was making us a tasty treat for dinner tonight – pork carnitas – and I was looking for a tasty little something to put alongside them. I came across a fabulous food blog called Homesick Texan, which offered up an amazing sopapilla recipe… http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2007/01/sopapillas-with-side-of-honey.html the picture just doesn’t do it justice… they are [...]

This is a quick snack that your kids will love, and you probably have the ingredients on hand! tortillas – 1 for each person cinnamon & sugar mixture honey or agave nectar butter vanilla ice cream Place a pancake griddle over medium heat. Lightly butter the griddle, and lay your first tortilla on it. Butter [...]

I’m not posting a recipe, per se today. Instead I’m telling you about an amazing recipe that I tried out last week for Vegan Cupcakes! I know what you are thinking “She’s gone off her rocker with this one!” but I ask that you hear me out… My daughter turned 6 last week, and we [...]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup blueberries 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur 1 (8oz) container of mascarpone cheese 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: In a bowl mix the strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and liqueur together. Refrigerate for approximately 20 minutes. In another [...]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, are you ready? We will be bringing you some delicious recipes to help you prepare for the Day of Romance, so get your tastebuds ready! Our first treats will help you involve the kids, or the kids at heart! Most kids love to spend time in the kitchen. [...]

As January 1 rolls around, people are thinking about ways to get in better shape, eat better, and improve their lives. We understand all of that – we try to do it too – but there are times that you just need a cookie! When those times hit, it’s good to have something on hand [...]

I tried these for the first time when my husband & I stayed at the Towerhouse Bed & Breakfast on San Juan Island a few years ago. The wonderful innkeepers were kind enough to send the recipe. They are more moist than most shortbread, but very tasty! 1 lb butter 1/2 cup corn starch 1 [...]