Good morning! I hope that you are having a great week. It you are out West I hope that you are staying cool. I read that in Portland this week it is hotter than the desert, and a friend in Seattle said it was 103 yesterday! That has to be a record. When it is…
Good morning! I hope that you are having a great week, and are staying cool and dry. As with most summers the weather is all over , extreme heat, flooding, fires, etc. Image Williams Sonoma We are preparing for guests this week and I am looking for some interesting recipes. My husband is in charge…
Cherry almond coffee cake, a delicious treat made with sweet cherries and a buttery topping. Enjoy for breakfast or with a cup of tea. After flipping through my collection of recipes I made this cherry almond coffee cake and it was delicious! It’s perfect with a cup of coffee, as an afternoon snack or even…
Good morning! How are you? Did you have a nice weekend? Mine was busy and I managed to eat my weight in burgers, coleslaw, baked beans and other barbecue foods. Thankfully I am home today and taking a little break from the festivities. Are you one of those lucky enough to have today off? If…
Good morning! I hope that your week is going well. The weather here has been fabulous and it finally feels like summer; sunny, hot and steamy. For many this weekend is all about vacations, beach time, barbecues, family, friends and of course food. If you are invited to a party this weekend I have the…
Good morning! I may have said this before but I will say it again, I would much rather bake than cook. Personally I like sugar better than meat. That said, I do cook and frequently experiment with different foods, as I am not partial to a slab of meat, I like dishes with complex, interesting…
Cherry almond crumb bars are an easy and delicious summer treat that will quickly become a family favorite. Cherry Almond Crumble Bars If you’re looking for a summer sweet treat that isn’t a cookie or brownie, cherry almond crumble bars should be on your baking list. These bars have the perfect mix of tart cherry…
Good morning! How was your weekend? Here it actually felt like Summer, it was hot, humid and sunny. We went to the beach, spent afternoons on the porch with an aperitif and a pile of books and relaxed. We have a busy couple of months coming up so it was nice to slow down this…
Good evening! I hope that you had a fabulous weekend. Here it was wild with weird weather, we started the weekend in the 80’s, then we had a lot of wind, rain and the temps dropped to the low 60’s on Saturday where it has stayed until today. While the weather was cool I did…
This fresh strawberry cake recipe is easy, delicious, and filled with fresh strawberry flavor. It will become a family favorite. Fresh Strawberry Cake Spring means strawberry season and there is nothing like real strawberries fresh from the farmers market or better yet heading the a local strawberry farm and picking them yourself.The plump juicy berries…
Good morning! How was your weekend? Did you watch the Derby, did your horse win? I did not have a favorite horse this year but I do like to watch the coverage. Cake Plate, Similar Silverware, Blue Willow Plates Mother’s day is May 14th so I thought I would share an easy and delicious White Cake with…
Good morning! How was your weekend? Mine was fabulous, it was 91, a little early for weather that hot but I won’t thumb my nose at it, especially as some of my friends and family got snow today. It’s strawberry season here and they are delicious. Although I have not managed to pick my…
