Desserts

Crunchy Gingerbread Bites (Pfeffernusse) for Christmas Giving

December 14, 2011 Desserts

A few years ago, my entry into the Star-Telegram Christmas cookie contest made the first cut.  It was exciting even though the prize was no big deal. I didn’t win. These cookies did–I think, or maybe it was second place. I’m not sure. Anyway, I printed the details and stuck it in my someday-I-want-to-try-this file. [...]

Read the full article →

Thanksgiving and My Version of Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie

November 23, 2011 Desserts

May your Thanksgiving celebration be filled with gratefulness and joy. Thank-you to everyone who stopped by this little website during the past year.  A special thanks to… Those of you who leave comments of encouragement, tidbits of useful information, thoughtful questions, or funny observations People who stumble, tweet, re-tweet, pin, re-pin and otherwise spread the [...]

Read the full article →

No-Fuss Brown Butter Icing (Microwave Method)

November 9, 2011 Desserts

Use your microwave to brown butter– without all the watching and waiting. Then use it in this tasty brown butter icing.

Read the full article →

Ruth’s Shortbread Cookies with Milk Chocolate Toffee Bits

October 5, 2011 Desserts

Simple shortbread cookies with milk chocolate toffee bits, dipped in chocolate and decorated with more toffee bits

Read the full article →

Amie’s Triple Coconut Cake

August 24, 2011 Desserts

Have you ever remembered you were supposed to bake something for the office party, a church meeting or a school function at 10:00 the night before just as you were ready to crawl into bed? I hope I’m not the only one. But most of the time I’m too proud (unfortunately) to run by the [...]

Read the full article →