I have a favorite chocolate cake recipe that I use for almost all cake requirements. I’m thrilled when my kids ask for chocolate for their birthday cakes because I know I’ve got it covered. But vanilla? I wilt a little when they ask for that because the recipes I’ve tried before have fallen flat. The […]
There are generally only two seasons in Chicago: sunny and gray. Construction and winter. We’re still somehow in construction despite the changing thermometer readings and the roadways are getting worse rather than better but at the same time, we’ve far too quickly switched to gray. As it goes here. This is a long way to […]
I must admit, I’m a wee loathe to give this one up. But it’s sooo good, I think the world should enjoy the yumminess that is my Grandma’s Honey Cake. Before we roll along though, did you see Jen’s Lazy Peach Crisp-Cobbler? Holy moly, Mike has shot me fifty+ stinky side eyes of the make-this-now […]
There is this old, slightly tattered piece of paper that I love, and on it is written my grandmother’s recipe for rhubarb cake. It might seem silly to love a handwritten recipe, but for me that paper holds the memory of my grandmother—the sound of her voice, the smells of her kitchen, and the warm […]
Yeah I know. It’s a mouthful, Salted Pretzel Ice Cream in a Chocolate Cake Crumb Pie Crust. I mean hey, what can I say, it was Mother’s Day?! The bonus of today’s efforts is that you can use either recipe separately. Make the ice cream and enjoy simply in a dish. With hot fudge and […]
A couple of weeks ago, the kids and I had plans to go sledding with friends, and I wanted to bake something to bring. “I’m in the mood for cinnamon coffee cake,” the thirteen year old said, and since I am nothing if not easily influenced, suddenly *I* was in the mood for it, too. […]
Omg omg omg! You forgot it was Valentine’s Day, whaddya do?! (Totally have done that, thank you.) Or: omg omg omg I gots no time but I need something for my sweetheart and is it too late?! What do I do?! Or: oh crap, my baby unexpectedly did something for me and I am a […]
Every year during apple season, I get a little overzealous in my apple buying and usually end up with a bunch of apples that have lost their crunch. Personally, I don’t like eating soft apples. The flavor may still be great, but it doesn’t matter—if the texture is off, I don’t want to eat them. […]
I’m one a’ those folks who never wants summer to end. Yeah, one a’ those. “Babe, but doesn’t everyone love fall?” Mike asked of me as I was lamenting impending cold weather. “Sure, lots of folks love fall and that’s great but I’m not one of them.” Getting all fatalistic I continued, “that means winter […]
Wow. …….Wow. Wow. Ok, before I get going on this, these Upside Down Pecan Sticky Muffins by Yvonne Ruperti from her book One Bowl Baking,* two things: Buy that book. Now. Next? Skip to the recipe below after the online shopping trip, add anything you don’t have onto your grocery shopping list right this […]
