These muffins are not the kind that jump up and shout, 'notice me.' Perhaps because they are made from an English tea, they have a more reserved presence. The flavors are subtle and mild, a quiet … [Read more...]
It’s How I Roll
Probably only another person who enjoys baking could understand my fondness for rolling pins. I have a modest collection by any standard, but I can see how my penchant for these rolling pins could … [Read more...]
A Message From the Principal
Sometimes I get busy with what's going on in my house and in my head and totally miss things around me that signal change. For example, I'm so disappointed when I miss the awesome sight of my … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Loaf (Starbucks copy)
Trying to make something that tastes just like a favorite food at a restaurant or coffee shop can be daunting. Cooks have tried to duplicate everything from Kentucky Fried Chicken to Krispy Kreme … [Read more...]
Yellow Pound Cake
This recipe for Yellow Pound Cake is one of those that makes use of a boxed cake mix along with additional ingredients for a richer taste. The recipe dates itself because the size of the cake mix … [Read more...]
Decorator Frosting
This Decorator Frosting recipe was given to me many years ago when a friend taught an informal cake decorating class in her home. I have used it for countless birthday cakes, and it was my go-to … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss This Magazine
I hope my friends won't miss the September/October 2014 issue of Christian Woman magazine.If you subscribe to the magazine, you already know there's always something uplifting and motivational to read … [Read more...]
The Boxed Cake Mix Dilemma
As other home cooks know, package sizes often seem to shrink before our eyes in the grocery store. Coffee was once commonly sold in 1 pound bags, but now those bags may only hold 11.5 ounces. … [Read more...]
Peach Cobbler Spirals
Fruits and vegetables are abundant right now, and I am enjoying the freshness and taste the seasonal bounty brings to my table. Peaches are favorites at our house, and some always find their way into … [Read more...]
Angel Food Cake
Most of my baking is done based on my own choices. Sometimes I have a new recipe to try or other times I may bake up something old and familiar. A time I don't choose what to bake is when we're … [Read more...]
