Almond Creme Macarons

Almond Creme Macarons

Thanks to my friend, Teresa, I learned how to bake up a macaron that looks, well…, like a macaron!  These French cookie gems have become wildly popular in the past few years and they have a well-earned reputation of being delicate and finicky to bake.  Much has been written about them, and expert bakers everywhere … Continue reading »

Communion Cookies:  For Celia

Communion Cookies: For Celia

Celia is a beautiful, little, 7 year-old girl who warmed my heart with her “ooooooh’s” and “aaaaaaah’s” when she came to my house and saw Daniel’s Communion Cookies.  (“You should have a bakery!!” she exclaimed.*)  And…she just couldn’t wait to share that she, TOO, was receiving her first holy communion on May 11!!  Of course… … Continue reading »

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

I thought I’d have some fun with my shamrock cookie cutter and wish a Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! “May your blessings outnumber The Shamrocks that grow And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go.” “A” *Sugar cookie recipe courtesy of sweetsugarbelle.com!

What goes up…must come down

What goes up…must come down

UNdecorating after the holidays leaves me blue…so, before I begin dismantling, I thought I’d share a few of this year’s favorite things: Fresh tree for the living room (it smelled terrifc…for about 3 days). A pink tree for the dining room…decorated with Swarovski crystal snowflake ornaments! The kitchen tree makes me smile: The mantle: I’m … Continue reading »