by Corinne Ritz | Mar 13, 2026 | Baking, Dessert, Food, Holidays, Pies, Uncategorized
We are a pie family! We both prefer pie over cake, any day. One of the BEST days of the year is March 14th. Pi Day! In this year of 2026, PI DAY is on a SATURDAY! Very convenient. We’ve had many a Pi Day with no pie in sight. I hate it when Pi Day falls on...
by Corinne Ritz | Mar 3, 2026 | 4th of July, Dessert, Easter, Food, Gluten Free, No Bake, Summer, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day
I always tell my kids that Panna Cotta is the Italian answer to Creme Brulé. While panna cotta is not a custard, it does have a similar texture and flavor. What is Panna Cotta? Panna Cotta is actually a creamy gelatin. It is a no bake dessert, making it perfect for...
by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 3, 2026 | Baking, Bar cookies, Dessert, Easter, Party Time, vintage
These are often called Neiman Marcus bars simply because they are rich and delicious, but this is NOT a Neiman Marcus recipe. This was an accidental creation in 1930 by a German baker in St. Louis when he reversed proportions of butter & sugar while making a cake....
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 28, 2026 | Brunch, Cake, Easter, Party Time
Bee Sting Cake is a traditional German dessert made with a soft yeast dough with crunchy caramelized almonds on top and filled with a vanilla cream. Legend has it that in the 15th century two bakers from Andernach, Germany repelled invaders by throwing beehives at...
by Cindy Alldredge | Dec 18, 2025 | Baking, Cake, Christmas, Dessert, Holidays
Christmas Poke Cake is always a good idea. Chocolate peppermint poke cake is the perfect Christmas dessert. This is wonderfully easy to make. Start by baking a chocolate cake according to the directions on the box. Any version of chocolate cake will work. When the...
by Corinne Ritz | Dec 13, 2025 | Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Dessert, Food, Holidays, Winter
I am such a bread pudding girlie. If I see bread pudding on a dessert menu at any restaurant, I must try it! Sometimes it does not go well for me. I’ve become a connoisseur. Haha I really love different kinds of bread pudding. If you’ve been around for a...
