There are generally only two seasons in Chicago: sunny and gray. Construction and winter. We’re still somehow in construction despite the changing thermometer readings and the roadways are getting worse rather than better but at the same time, we’ve far too quickly switched to gray. As it goes here. This is a long way to […]
I must admit, I’m a wee loathe to give this one up. But it’s sooo good, I think the world should enjoy the yumminess that is my Grandma’s Honey Cake. Before we roll along though, did you see Jen’s Lazy Peach Crisp-Cobbler? Holy moly, Mike has shot me fifty+ stinky side eyes of the make-this-now […]
Birthdays in my house are often an exercise in How Much Sugar Can I Get Away With in One Day for the kids. And the one we celebrated this week for the newly-minted 12 year old was a case in point. Let me present Exhibit A: Did I mention yet that my kids each want […]
Last year for my mom’s birthday, I sought out a cake recipe for her. And of course it has to be darn freakin’ Good, she’s my mom. Mexican Chocolate Cake with Mascarpone Whipped Cream Frosting it was! At the time, I’m not entirely positive why I opted for this particular recipe as it seemed a […]
One fine evening, I was chatting with our pal Breezy and she mentioned her birthday was fast approaching. Ahhhh, birthdays. Right?! When you’re eight or so, fan-tab-u-lous!! Nothing much better than a birthday and a cake or a pie and a party and woo hoo! When you’re ahem, older, ehhh, let’s not talk […]
A couple of weeks ago, the kids and I had plans to go sledding with friends, and I wanted to bake something to bring. “I’m in the mood for cinnamon coffee cake,” the thirteen year old said, and since I am nothing if not easily influenced, suddenly *I* was in the mood for it, too. […]
Guys. Peeps. My friends. Yogurt Apple Cake with Buttered Cinnamon Brown Sugar. Come on. Ack oh my gosh is this cake so good. SO good. I know, it’s not apple season but I do.not.care. Do not. Nope. I was planning on springing this one on you in the fall but eh, so much for that. […]
Omg omg omg! You forgot it was Valentine’s Day, whaddya do?! (Totally have done that, thank you.) Or: omg omg omg I gots no time but I need something for my sweetheart and is it too late?! What do I do?! Or: oh crap, my baby unexpectedly did something for me and I am a […]
So as The Baker of the House, when it comes to your own birthday, you’re kinda hosed, amiright? Baking your own birthday cake n’ stuff? Yeah it can be a drag from the All Hail Me standpoint but, alas, such is our lot in life. Growing up, my mom made cakes for all our family […]
