In celebration that today is rather than isn’t, I am sharing a special treat to honor the Mayans. They loved chocolate as much as I.…
Category: cakes
Snow Globe Cupcakes
Ilove snow globes. When i see grand collections, a tinge of envy bubbles up; like plastic snowflakes in a whirl. It then turns to a…
Lemon Lavender Cake
I love lavender-trimming day. Delicate buds not yet spent, but given their pollen to the bees, at the ready for culinary cajoling. I bundle the…
Wedding + Cake
Although I know how, I rarely make wedding cakes. Here’s the deal. Elaborate and fancy wedding cakes take time to build. This typically means that…
Carrot Cake
I really like carrots. I like them raw dipped in a bit of sea salt, honey roasted with onion dip, and deep fat fried loaded…
Cake Decorating Birthday Party
Yesterday was my niece’s 7th birthday. We threw a cake decorating party. She was very specific about the cake. White, one layer, vanilla frosting…
Almond Cake
I owe David Lebovitz a debt of gratitude. While searching for an almond cake recipe, not calling for almond flour, I came across his recipe.…
Crepe Brulee
Pasadena is not all about rose queens and debutantes, or penny loafers and posh hotels. Along the edges, nearing the fringe Bijouxs and the Baker…
Cornmeal and Fig Financiers
Recently I met a young man. He asked to meet to discuss an idea. An idea born in sharing. I was early for the meeting,…
Strawberry Cake
It wasn’t that long ago, so I am sure you remember my caramel cake story. Well, you may also remember that part of my bounty…