A homemade devil snack cake is such a fun recipe to make with the kids. You also can use this cake recipe to make ding dongs or a splendid two layer frosted cake. In fact, the flavors are so deep and rich you can serve the ...Continue Reading
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
We don't have an official fall out here in the high desert. The mornings and evenings begin to cool then around Halloween it gets cold (very cold)Â and windy. We haven't had any rain since March, but the last few days the ...Continue Reading
Plum Crisp
Over 40 plums arrived in my CSA (community supported agriculture) box this week, and I immediately thought of making a lovely plum crisp. I actually took a full twenty-four hours to decide if wanted brandy or almond extract in my ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts to make in the summer. I continually see recipes in books and magazines using the phrase 'Whole Wheat' in the title. I get excited and start reading, only to find the recipe also ...Continue Reading
Lemon Meringue Pie
We've tremendously enjoyed visiting friends in Monterey, CA this week. We started the trip with a slow, meandering drive up Highway 1, stopping to see elephant seals and pick up fresh lemons from a roadside farm. Our close friends ...Continue Reading
Banana Cream Tart
I always loved banana cream tarts growing up, and now I can enjoy them again with organic, wholesome ingredients. I think many of us have the idea that when we switch to wholesome, organic ingredients, we have to give up our ...Continue Reading