For the July Daring Baker’s Challenge, Ruth from The Crafts of Mommyhood challenged us to bake a cake. But not just any cake; she asked us to add in a special surprise for our eyes as well as our taste buds! (Note: Daring Baker’s challenges are supposed to be posted on the 27th, but I […]
When I think about why I like to cook so much, one of the reasons would definitely have to be my mom. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen growing up, talking her ear off while she cooked dinner every night. I loved how she would try new recipes and then either rave […]
These muffins hold a special place in my heart. Any time I wanted quick baked goods in university, I would pull out this recipe. If I was supposed to bring something for brunch, I would bake these. They’re just so easy! But the real reason I love them now is that they helped me snag […]
I cannot decide how I feel about this cake. I originally made it as a dimply plum cake, which I loved warm out of the pan and really disliked the next day, cooled (perhaps because the plum halves were so large). But I really loved the taste of the cake! My husband suggested just making […]
Since starting my blog, I found out about a website called The Daring Kitchen. Each month, they post a secret challenge, only available to members (of which I am now one!). We all make the challenge and then post the results on our websites on the same day. For the bakers, that day is the […]
Grapefruit is a fruit that is often left to the way side. You can find lemon or orange loaves very easily. Berries can be thrown into almost anything. Apples and peaches make great pies, crisps, and even cakes. But grapefruits? They are the breakfast for those trying to cut back (or those who are trying […]
This weekend I craved some good chocolate. And not Easter bunny chocolate, but a rich chocolate cake. My craving, paired with my daughter reading a book about some kids who make a huge mess while trying to bake a chocolate cake, created the perfect condition for baking on Easter Monday. Of course, involving a preschooler […]
The first time I made this cake, I had so many minidisasters that I was too annoyed to eat the cake, so we all ate part of a slice, took lots of pretty pictures and then tossed the rest. This recipe is from the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook, called the S’more Cake. You can make it […]
