Date Nut Cake

Date Nut Cake

This summer I baked all kinds of pastries, cakes and breads for the local Farmer’s Market. Among the favorites was this incredible edible Date Nut Cake. This cake is baked in a loaf pan and I served big thick slices to the customers. Look at the big pieces of...
Summer Tomato Tart

Summer Tomato Tart

Are  you getting sick of being inside? Ready for summer? It’s barely Spring, but I’m already making my Summer Cherry Tomato Tart.  I can’t resist this tasty tart with it’s buttery crust, cherry tomatoes and goat cheese topping. I tell myself it must be healthy because...
Spring Quiche Lorraine

Spring Quiche Lorraine

Hello Everyone! Spring is on its way after a mild but blustery winter. The birds are chirping, the sky is blue and I’m in the mood to bake something light and delicious for a sunny day lunch.  Since I love pie, Quiche Lorraine seems like the perfect choice. I...
THE ADVENTURES OF  A FROSTED DEVILS FOOD CAKE

THE ADVENTURES OF A FROSTED DEVILS FOOD CAKE

There’s chocolate cake…and then there’s CHOCOLATE CAKE! This is a recipe for the latter. But first here’s the story behind the cake… A stop as NEST, one of my favorite shops in Sheboygan, prompted a shopping spree which included a cookbook about cakes. I scooped it up...
Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day Ideas

Hello Everyone! It’s February already. You know what that means…VALENTINE’S DAY! Hearts and Love everywhere. I don’t know about you, but I’m still a little exhausted from the Christmas celebrations, including our 3 week long Christkindlmarkt event. I mean, does anyone...