This morning’s big goal was to come up with the ultimate Black Bottom Cupcake recipe.  I’m not sure it’s the “ultimate”  but it’s a pretty decent hybrid. It’s…

I love making Black Bottom Cupcakes and have used the same recipe for years. It has its kinks, though. Two that come to mind are that often the middle sinks and sometimes the tops get too brown.
Yesterday…

I went to the grocery store at least 3 times this weekend and on each trip, forgot to buy butter. Given the situation, this morning’s treat had to be made with oil. Luckily, I had some cream cheese and…

After making a batch of Martha Stewart’s red velvet cupcakes, I considered doing a red velvet cupcake comparison test, but came to my senses. First, I like eating cupcakes more than making them. Second,…

Since sampling their brownies at the Sunset Valley Farmer’s Market, I’ve had my eye on this company called Treasured Earth Foods, a small family company who make nutritious baked goods in a commercial…

The origin of Ranger Cookies is unknown, but here’s my theory. The recipe has been around since the 1930’s which coincides with the beginning of the radio program, The Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger…

Yesterday I made red velvet cupcakes for one of Todd’s co-workes. He’s taking them to the office today, and I hope she likes them because she’s a cupcake connoisseur. Maybe she can help me pick some…

I had a long story to go with this biscotti, but I just erased it. The important thing to know is this is biscotti #3 of the great gingerbread biscotti trials which I plan to finish by Christmas.
To jog…

So there was a reason for this morning’s rehashing of favorite chocolate chip cookies. I wanted to lay my 5 current favorites on the table (so to speak) so I could compare them to a cookie I made this…

So there was a reason for this morning’s rehashing of favorite chocolate chip cookies. I wanted to lay my 5 current favorites on the table (so to speak) so I could compare them to a cookie I made this…