desserts

When you think of Valentine’s Day, do you think elaborate dinners? Expensive chocolates? Pricey gifts? Well, maybe all you really need is a special focus on your Valentine – and an easy to make treat. And there’s one treat that’s…

I had been wanting to post this recipe on Winter Solstice proper (I’m a big ol’ Pagan) since it’s one of my annual solstice desserts and quite the favorite of my party guests. Unfortunately, what with actually getting ready for the party…

Among the world’s more famous gourmet desserts is tiramisu. The funny name hints at its delicious nature. In Italian, tiramisu means "carry me up." To gourmet heaven, apparently. Or perhaps the name refers to the fact that tiramisu is…

It’s coming on to the holidays very rapidly and it’s time to begin thinking about what to serve. I have a great Pumpkin Muffin recipe to share with everyone. These muffins are great with dinner or as a dessert, with coffee in the morning,…

A few weeks back, my father visited from out of state. One morning, I cooked up a pancake feast, and my father – the man who taught me to make pancakes – said, “These are delicious! What pancake mix did you use?” When I told him I didn’t…