Dorie may have gotten it right this time.  I’m willing to consider changing my opinions.  These pumpkin muffins were everything she promised.  They were fantastic.  I had hoped these would be sweet – but not too sweet; perfect for breakfast with a little butter and maybe a dab of honey.  I couldn’t trust myself with [...]

I alluded to it in my last post – this so called buddy baking project.  HOW EXCITING! Charity, as you’ll soon meet, is my new blogging buddy, and together we’re going to work our way through Sherry Yards “Secrets of Baking“. This is a *fantastic* baking book with loads of useful instruction.  The best part [...]

Is there a flavor that more defines fall than pumpkin? I think not. I think I’m often more excited about pumpkin than Christmas.  Sure, the gifts are nice, but the taste and the smell of pumpkin is nothing short of amazing.  To kick off the fall season, my new friend and blogging buddy, Charity of [...]

Today is the World Day of Bread – and truthfully, is there a better way to unite hundreds of countries than to celebrate a staple.  This staple is evident in all ethnicities and religions.  Oftentimes in celebrations.  Thank you to Zorra for putting on this blog event to celebrate! “Let’s break bread together”… Its story [...]

SIGH! I don’t know where to start! I’m underwhelmed and disappointed! Sigh! I had such high hopes!  I was so excited when Tammy of Wee Treats selected the Caramel-Peanut-Topped Brownie Cake! It had all the right components. Brownies. Caramel. Peanuts AND Cake! How on earth could this go wrong? In more ways then one!