Apr 4, 2011

Broken Heart Healers

I suck at baking. There, I’ve said it. Now that it’s in writing there’s officially no denying it. I don’t like to bake. I don’t like to eat sweet stuff. Heck, I even prefer store-bought cookies over home made and that’s a shame. A real shame. Not in the least because cookie postings don’t seem to take any time at all! I should’ve opened a baking blog, would’ve only been…

    Jan 17, 2011

    Strawberry Crunch

    And one more old guestpost revived on Kayotic Kitchen. Not just because my kiddo came down with H1N1 flu and is very sick, but also because it would be close to a venial sin to let this recipe go to waste. Old and bad photography, but a wonderfully simple and tasty recipe. This dessert hits all the right spots and—when strawberries are in season—won’t break the bank. Must say that…

      Jan 10, 2011

      Liquorice Cupcakes

       Growing up as the baby of the family—I am the youngest of 9—I had access to unlimited candy resources.I was the reigning queen of a private candy nirvana. Those were the days! Even when my mom wouldn’t give me my candy fix, there was always a sibling who took pity on me. That’s one of the major benefits of growing up with 5 mothers. My sister, Celia, had a…

        Dec 24, 2010

        Irish Coffee Cupcakes

        Not having much of a sweet tooth, I usually resort to a cheese plate for dessert. Or tiramisu, on special occasions. But you sure make me happy with a good ole Irish coffee after dinner. Or a Spanish coffee for that matter (just replace whiskey with Tia Maria). Yum. I’ve seen a lot of recipes that use a mere 1 or 2 tbsp whiskey in either the batter or the…

          Aug 22, 2010

          Caramel All the Way

          The best things in life are …. caramel. And cupcakes. Combine those two and you have heaven in a cupcake liner. Sometimes a girl just needs her sugar hit!

            May 18, 2010

            The Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls

            This recipe was sent to me by an American friend and I think I’ll put her in my will! These are the best cinnamon rolls I’ve ever had. They hit all the right spots.