Recipes

Originally I wanted to make these in time for the premiere challenge for Dessert Wars  and also also to coincide with World Nutella Day, …

I finally had a chance to stop by Momofuku Milk Bar in the East Village. I did so on my way home …

Once I was a TV producer as stressed as could be I always found peace while diving in the sea Criss crossing …

I admit, I must have been a little mad to create these labor intensive cupcakes. As I was rolling up what seemed …

One of my dearest friends got married yesterday in Los Olivos, CA. I am so thrilled for her and her new husband. …

This was my first attempt at making marshmallows. I’ve seen such beautiful ones on other bloggers sites but hesitated because most warned …

These brownies are my entry for February’s Dessert Wars. The Theme this month is dark chocolate and hearts.  During my travels in the …

Let me just start by saying it’s a good thing I have absolutely no aspirations to be a professional baker. Because if …

This is an easy peasy way to decorate cookies. The cookies are very sweet but as delicious as they are pretty. Ok …

Ever since I saw these wonderful ice cream cone shaped cupcakes on other bloggers sites I have wanted to make them. I …

This is the first of several posts I will be sharing between now and February 14th of dedicated to Valentine’s Day treats. …

Ever since I picked up this bag of organic lavender at a Hamburg Christmas Market, I have been looking for an opportunity to …

For all three food bloggers out there who don’t know who Ree Drummond is, she writes The Pioneer Woman.  Ree’s new book …

I had a heck a time making this candy. The third batch which is the one you see here was my best …

It’s  cookie thyme! I know. Sorry. Couldn’t resist. These cookies are a good combination of sweet and savory. The fragrant thyme sugar adds …

Before I left Germany for what would probably be a very extended stay in NYC, I was determined to clean out my …

“Willie, I need to talk to you about something.” These words came across telephone lines and an ocean. Willie is my high …

This month Jamie and Deeba, the Macaron Mistresses of Mactweets challenged us to create a macaron inspired by our favorite dessert. No matter how …

Spelt has such a funny name in German: Dinkel.  Say it out loud. Dinkel. Dinkel. Dinkel. Dinkel. Dinkel. OK Sorry.  Anywho, these squares …

They may not look so pretty but wow oh wow were these good. I love Root beer and the flavor came through …