My empty nest world of scratch baking and chicken scratch
Everyone has a different perception of the perfect chocolate cake. While I have many favorite chocolate cake recipes, I believe this one pleases the masses. It is a super moist cake with an old fashioned chocolate butter frosting. When my children were younger, I was in search of the perfect chocolate cake and perfect chocolate … Read more
Okay, so this cookie almost went immediately into the trash after the first stencil. A detailed stencil and black icing are a very frustrating combination. The cookie was just uninteresting; the black food color bled into the pink. Lots of variables to consider when stenciling a cookie that I’ll cover in another post. I … Read more
Let me just start off by stating unequivocally that I am a scratch baker! Period! No room for semi-homemade in this house! That being said, the Oscars were on last night!! I didn’t have time to bake (much less from scratch) but I wanted to make something sweet to mail to my boys in college. … Read more
Baking and chickens occupy most of my heart and soul these days. Baking is my passion/obsession/therapy. The chickens were the result of an empty nest and my need to nurture. Their glorious organic eggs enhance my baked goods and they are now very spoiled, privileged pets of mine! I am excited to share my love … Read more
