Category Archives: baking

Sometimes I’ll buy a little gadget or appliance, not knowing how it will completely impact and transform my life. Our Solis coffee bean grinder is on that list, and so are my Silpat silicone baking sheets. I think I found … Continue reading →

When the right bagel comes along, what’s a gal with sinus issues supposed to do? You see, there’s this bagel guy in town. He doesn’t have a bakery or anything; he’s just a guy who is obsessed with bread. He … Continue reading →

Mrs. H started the annual tradition of a gingerbread house-making party long ago. As we kids moved away, I think the parties were put on hiatus. I always loved the tradition and planned to start it myself but never succeeded. … Continue reading →

Oy, so the holidays bring around some holiday bakin’, as you know. I’ve been chowing on the pink cookies and the kolachi, and now I’ve gots me some tasty brownies: What’s in the pretty box? Pretty brownies! I was thrilled … Continue reading →

Last week I got an unexpected call from my friend John. He was sitting in front of the Rocket Bakery in Spokane, Washington, and wanted to know if I wanted/needed any pink cookies. Hello? Does a boat need water? Sigh. … Continue reading →

I finally made it to the Dec*rette Shop, a kooky and wonderful candy and cake decorating supply store here in Portland. They have just about everything you’d ever need, from sprinkles to pink cake boxes to cake pans in every … Continue reading →

Sometimes I think I might have more energy or better sinus function if I cut back on my sugar intake. But then I go by new cupcake bakeries such as Saint Cupcake, get a red velvet cupcake and a pumpkin … Continue reading →

It was a fairly productive weekend. I finally set up my sewing room. It’s not perfect, but it is functional! I also did some baking. I know artificial food coloring is supposed to be bad for you, but I’ve been … Continue reading →

I just recently learned about this baking phenomenon known as the dump cake. A couple cans of pie filling, a box of cake mix, a bit of butter, and voila–dump cake. It sounds kind of disgusting, doesn’t it, but it … Continue reading →

I love small discoveries and finding the hidden treasures among the mundane. I also have quite a sweet tooth. You can imagine, then, how intrigued I was when I read on Taste the World (a foodblog) about how great the … Continue reading →