• Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

    Is there anything more lovely than strawberry shortcake cupcakes with real whipped cream, fresh strawberries and a hint of lemon? Yesterday I shared a bowl of lovely macerating strawberries: sugar, chopped strawberries and some lemon zest all melded together to create a sweet, fruity yummy-ness complete with a berry-infused syrup. Really,…

  • Caramel Cheesecake With a Pecan Crust

    This caramel cheesecake with a pecan crust is creamy and sweet, with a rich caramel taste and a satisfying crunch from the pecans. It’s a show stopper! April happens to be National Pecan Month, which like many food holidays, has lent itself to providing inspiration for trying a new recipe.…

  • Summer Desserts With a British Twist!

    My buddies at Caffe Society are back today with a wonderful guest post about favorite (or should I say “favoUrite”) summer desserts from our friends across the pond. We all know how smitten I am with Downton Abbey and any of these treats could easily be served by House Crawley,…

  • Orange Chocolate Gooey Cake

    My sister-in-law just started selling jewelry for one of those in-home companies, so I had a party last night to help support the family biz. And I really like the jewelry, so it’s a win-win situation.   Typically I like to make something for my guests to munch on while…