Whoopie Pies

Whoopie Pies

This week we’re baking Whoopie Pies! I was first introduced to the Whoopie by one of my dear peeps, Belia. Bel and her husband Bill are wonderful friends of our family and we’ve had many great times with Bel and Bill, camping, celebrating Chinese New Year (stay tuned...
Baking Powder Biscuits

Baking Powder Biscuits

Tonight’s dinner was comfort food … a rich beef stroganoff … and I needed an accompaniment. I love to make biscuits and I tend to go to my @redlobster mix (so buttery and garlicy). I found a lovely Baking Powder Biscuit recipe in my fave cookbook so thought I’d give...
Sticky Buns

Sticky Buns

This morning, Norma and I had coffee with two of our New York City peeps, Sylvia and Tamara – you haven’t met Tamara yet, but you will! – and their chicks, Catherine and Sam. It was a lively table of 6 women, having a great visit. Tamara was telling us about her...
Polka Dot Cookies

Polka Dot Cookies

Today I’d like to introduce you to another special woman in my life, my mother-in-law Judy. We’ve had a lot of adventures together, many of them in Arizona where her Mother spent the winters. Judy and I spent a lot of time together crafting and hosting large family...
Nuts ‘n Bolts

Nuts ‘n Bolts

Yes, Chickens, we’re still off-script today! Not only are we not baking out of our favorite cookbooks, we’re going savory! You can have these any time of the year but, when I’m getting ready for Christmas this is one of  the family favorites. All the things my Mom and...