A few days ago I learned about Beryl Hall who started a humble boutique bakery specializing in making just one thing: whoopie pies or as she calls them, cupcake sandwiches (love that!). After working...
Shortly after I completed the Happy Bee Day cake, my client Shauna was so delighted with her order she asked me if I would be interested in helping her with another baby shower. I was immediately int...
Sometimes all you really need is a little pomp and circumstance to make a cake great. I made this little R2D2 for little Lukes 5th birthday party. He might only be 5 but hes a huge Star Wars fanatic ...
Hi everyone! Its been a long, long time since Ive make a cake like this one (or blogged in general...my apologies for that). So long, in fact, that I had to read up on some of my techniques for worki...
It has been months since I made this cake but it was a recipe that I really enjoyed. For one, it tastes fan-freaking-tastic and I dont even like chocolate cake. But, more importantly, making this cak...
Hello everyone! A big, huge hug to all of you that took the time to send me email and leave comments...wow, I was pretty overwhelmed by the outpouring of support! You guys are really very special to ...
Hi. I bet youve been wondering where Ive been since October. Im still here, lurking about. On November 4th I lost my dad, without warning, a month and a day shy of his 76th birthday. He died at his k...
And now for something new! Ive decided that if Im going to keep blogging, Im really have to shake things up a bit around here because Im a bit bored of my cookie-cutter posts. Dont fret, Ill still do...
First let me take a moment to express my deepest, most sincere thanks to everyone for sending me their heartfelt comments and emails. They have meant a great deal to me and I cannot thank you all eno...
Many of you are probably wondering why my blog posts become so infrequent. For months now I’ve been struggling with what to do with the blog as it has become a bit of a love-hate relationship. It’s h...
This year is flying by, hasnt it? It seems like February was just a week ago and here it is almost June. Well in spite of the fact that I seem to be living in a time warp, I have been one busy bee! A...
Several years ago, back before I started this blog, I used to work at a small software company in Seattle. When I first started there it was a definitely a startup environment: we worked a lot of lon...
I made this asymmetrical-on-purpose brownie birthday treat to celebrate little Aliana's 5th birthday. To help me get calibrated to the way she made her hearts, Aliana drew me several hearts just to h...
Is it already January 11th? How'd that happen so fast? It feels like the month of December all but evaporated and January is just speeding by too. I know I've been a bit slug about posting and I do a...
I've been making pumpkin bread for many years, even before I ever started baking with any confidence. This was mostly due to how easy this recipe is to make. All you do is dump all the ingredients in...
How in the world do I find the words to convey how much I absolutely love this cake? There doesn't seem to be enough adjectives to quite describe how lovely it really is! I love this cake so much; I ...
If you're in the greater Seattle area and want to try some fabulous Syrah wine, stop by Robert Ramsay Cellars today! I'll be there serving my Milk Chocolate Alderwood Smoked Bacon (while it lasts!) a...
This past weekend I met up for a potluck with a few of the folks that I went river rafting with back in September. I wanted to make something that would appeal to a lot of people, was creamy and cold...
When the weather turns chilly and the days get shorter, it's the time of year that calls for a warm, soul-satisfying dessert. No one can deny that cookies right out of the oven or a bowl of hot apple...
Last Tuesday night I took a chance and responded to a "cake wanted" ad on Craigslist. Michelle was planning a surprise pig-themed party for her husband who was graduating from the Police Academy and ...
Today is my birthday! And just like every birthday for the last six years, I made a dessert to share with my friends and family. I know it's odd and might even seem a little self-aggrandizing, but it...
Congratulations Di for winning my Singing Dog Vanilla giveaway! Lucky duck!
I'm back from my Grand Canyon rafting trip and can honestly say I had the best time of my life. I learned to camp, row a river raft, and a lot about myself. I even rowed a class 3 rapid! It was a lot...
Guess what my dear readers? I'm off on a big adventure! I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! This Friday afternoon I depart for Flagstaff, Arizona to go white water rafting through the Grand Canyon ...
Namit's turned 11 and celebrated with piano and guitar themed birthday party. She was very clear that she didn't want anything too girly and definitely no pink! When her mom Sonie, my coworker, gave ...
Aren't these darling? Kids of all ages can't help but fall head-over-heals in love with these little guys - they are just so adorable! And if cuteness wasn't enough, they are a breeze to make, relati...
I was dead set on making this fudge before I went to bed. Why? Well, because I'm a hard-headed dork, of course. Actually there's really no good reason. I wanted to make this in spite of the fact that...
Yesterday I delivered my very first wedding cake! I made it for my friend and colleague Courtney, who was hosting a big reception at her home for her friends and family. She and her new husband Ralph...
When I was planning my trip to Oregon back in early June, one of the things I was most anticipating was star gazing. I knew it would be a long shot to see anything while on the Oregon Coast, but I ha...
You can thank my good friend Kristina for christening my latest concoction. I was going to call it Frozen Lemon Mousse Pucker Pie but according to her that name just didn't convey what she says is "o...
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