Last Thursday, Nora turned four and a half. Looking at this picture, I can't help but think how wise she is -- some of the things she says to me are just amazing, and I wonder how can she only be 4 1/2? But other moments I find[...]
Today is Chris' birthday. When I asked him what kind of cake he wanted, he said he wanted a salad. So this is what we made him... Salad cake! Happy birthday to my wonderful, kind, and loving husband who puts up with my[...]
We are out having lots of Fourth of July fun, (here's a sneak peek) but I thought I might actually plan ahead and have a blog post appear anyway. (Imagine that!) This delicious little cupcake is what the big people in our[...]
An Amber Original! Read more recipes here. Ingredients 2 medium cooking apples, such as granny smith 2 tablespoons raisins 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts 1 recipe caramel sauce (found here) or 3/4 cup pre-made caramel to[...]
Slightly adapted from Bon Appetit, August 2001 See more recipes here Two recipes in a row feels a little bit like I'm forgetting to talk about Nora, but this cake is ridiculous, so I had to share. It's was the perfect cake for our tea[...]
[slideshow] Fudge-Frosted Banana Cake Recipe Related post: Report Card (9 January 2011) Adapted (barely) from Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook See more recipes hereread more[...]
Cherry Upside-Down Cake Recipe Related post: Dada's Day Off Adapted from Bon Appetit June 2008 See more recipes hereread more[...]