I came across a recipe for oatmeal breakfast clafoutis. I had never heard of such a thing. I saw the ingredients and had to try it. I’m always game for make-ahead dishes. So what on earth is a clafoutis? That was step #1. Wiki ...Read More

I will leave out how many recipes I looked at tonight to try and make something different. how I was missing some ‘key’ ingredient or how I knew someone would complain or just how I was like, “What were they thinking?” What do I do when I come ...Read More

I used to stick a toothpick in to test doneness.I have come to see the tops and know… I open the oven touch the top of one to confirm and spring back to the touch. For me, it’s generally 18 minutes at 350 degrees. Cakes are tougher since each size is different and they ...Read More

After making the batter, whatever the recipe, you can freeze it. Store it in a tight container. Put a piece of saran wrap across the surface just to keep it uber fresh before you snap on the lid. Not only does the batter hold up well, but it doesnt freeze solid. What ...Read More

There’s nothing quite like taking a bite of a super ripe Georgia Peach. You need to stand slouched over because the juice quickly drips down your chin, no matter how delicately you try to eat it. It’s just pure pleasure!Living in the south makes these peaches easier to get your hands on. ...Read More

I had a request I GLADLY accepted. A client wanted a Strawberry Shortcake invitation for his little girl.As always I gather my research and design ideas by looking at the characters on the web.Strawberry Shortcake holds a VERY special place in my heart!I loved her growing up.. and all her friends.I had the small ...Read More

So my entry into the 2010 Ice Cream Cupcake Roundup sponsored by the Cupcake Project and Scoopalicious was inspired by my love of Starbucks. Originally, I intended this entry to taste like a caramel Macchiato, which, as Starbucks proudly states, consists of “creamy vanilla-flavored ...Read More