30. December 2007
View more photos Quinn is a big fan of caramel. I’ve talked about making him a caramel cake for ages. I like caramel, too, but in small doses. The idea of a cake whose primary flavor is caramel doesn’t really appeal to me. But, I aim to please, so I thought for Christmas I would [...]
Continue reading...25. December 2007
View more photos At the same time I found the recipe for the pecan date cookies, I also found this recipe for a pecan roulade. Never having made a roulade, I was a bit hesitant. But, I couldn’t quit thinking about it and what a lovely addition it would be to our Christmas Eve dinner.
Continue reading...22. December 2007
View a printable recipe (if you dare) I made the mistake of showing Quinn this recipe that showed a beautiful finished photograph of black and white cookie wreaths garnished with piped red frosting berries. I’ve mentioned before that he is quite ambitious in my baking. After several days of pleading, I finally caved and made [...]
Continue reading...21. December 2007
View the original recipe or more photos Most times when I make a recipe, I have spent a good deal of time looking for one with something specific, whether it be an idea I have or just an ingredient I have on hand. If I’m wanting brownies, for instance, I may look through ten cookbooks, [...]
Continue reading...20. December 2007
View more photos I’ve been itching to make these little cakes ever since Quinn gave me this year’s Christmas with Southern Living for my birthday in August. Small desserts like these are always great for holiday baking. Plus, they were a great justification for buying a new fluted mini Bundt pan.
31. December 2007
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