The Most Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Most Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies

These really are the most amazing cookies! And I know what I am talking about as Colleen Mott’s daughter. She made the most delicious cookies! But. There is baking chemistry that comes into play here. These stay soft and chewy even a day later. Adding in a...
Lemon Bisque

Lemon Bisque

Or Lemon Whip. Or Lemon Fluff. Or Lemon Cloud. All of these make more sense than the name Lemon Bisque. A bisque is soup with seafood. Oh well. It was America in the 1950’s and the name stuck. I love good vintage recipes. They take me back to Grandma’s...
Strawberries & Cream Bars

Strawberries & Cream Bars

Many years ago, my friend Sharon brought these yummy squares to a gathering. It was during strawberry season in Oregon, and we had picked strawberries together with our kids earlier that day at a U-pick farm. Every year now, this is usually the first thing I make with...
Angel Food Cake

Angel Food Cake

I had my first baby in June of 1999. I was home all that Summer watching a lot of TV. One of my favorite shows that Summer was Martha Stewart. I would watch and dream of day when I would have the time, energy and money to live that kind of beautiful life. My life has...
Raspberry Hand Pies (Turnovers)

Raspberry Hand Pies (Turnovers)

I am ALWAYS in for raspberries! In anything! It’s my favorite berry by far. These are made with a butter pastry that is so flaky and delicious and it’s easy to boot! These are a delight for almost any occasion. If you haven’t made a butter pastry...