My birthday was this week and I may just be one of the luckiest girls in the whole wide world. I have incredible family, friends, and a pretty amazing man in my life. To add to all of the truly … Continue reading
Huzzah for Cranberries. They are pretty. AND they also happen to be low in saturated fats and cholesterol and high in Vitamin E and fiber. AND they are pretty. Did I mention they are pretty? By far, my favorite thing … Continue reading
It’s that time, and people are starting to think about holiday gifts…so here are my picks of the week for those special sweet addicts in your life. Some of these are store bought and some are homemade, but all are … Continue reading
Note: Bake with a large skirt, corset, and a British accent. Your cookies will taste better. Maybe it’s just pure coincidence, but within a few weeks of beginning rehearsals for Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol,” I have also dived into a … Continue reading
Trick or treating may be over, but Pumpkin is still in style. Here’s Tootsie’s twist on a traditional cream cheese frosting. Slather it on all your favorite pumpkin treats. Or, if you are moving into the land of all things … Continue reading
There’s no doubt about it, the Highland Bakery is one of our favorite spots in town. It’s the place we bring our families and meet our friends. Instead of date night, we have Highland Bakery date brunches. We even chose … Continue reading
There’s a reason why the Latin name for the cacao tree means “food of the gods.” Why the ancient cacao bean was worshiped by the Aztecs. Why most women can’t get through a day without chocolate… There are few places … Continue reading
I recently ventured home to my lovely state of Massachusetts for my cousin’s wedding (a beautiful wedding at that, with excellent mini desserts) and had two requests for my stay: Clam Chowder and The Gingerbread Construction Company. These were my … Continue reading
What better way to celebrate the start of fall then with something that seems to combine all the quintessential fall flavors: Pumpkin, Apple, and Cinnamon. And why not make them slightly healthy while you’re at it? I don’t pretend to … Continue reading
Can words describe how much I love having sweet sun in my belly? Some mornings I wake up, bite-guard still secured, drooling over dreams of a PBLT (Pimento, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Egg, Mayo ahhhh). This Saturday was one such morning, … Continue reading
