C – Happy Valentine’s week! If you want to try something crazy expensive, exotic and somewhat illegal … in California. Try making this recipe for your Valentine. It’s a sweet and savory dish that’s super romantic. It’s delicate and decadent at the same time. Your valentine will flip out to … Continue reading →

C – I love making apple dumplings with wonton wrappers. Usually I make a healthier version. But, Jim wanted to go all out this time. I didn’t mind. Sometimes you have to go all out. Of course, in moderation. I can see why Jim wanted the fried version. The baked … Continue reading →

C – These might be my Mom’s and my new favorite cookies. I went home this week and dropped a basket of cookies off for them. My Mom didn’t bother looking at the other cookies. She just targeted the Almond Florentine cookies and they were gone. My brother didn’t even … Continue reading →

C – I love biscotti! I can’t resist them. For some strange reason, I always feel they are so expensive when I go to a coffee shop. I always end up splurging and going for one. I hate doing that, since I know how much better and cheaper it is … Continue reading →

C – I gave Jim the option of choosing this next cookie. I only gave him two options: Ginger cookies or ginger snaps. He asked what the difference was. Ginger cookies are soft and chew, while ginger snaps are crispy and have a snap to them. He chose ginger cookies. … Continue reading →

C – When I was growing up, cookies were a challenging thing for us to make. They just never turned out right. When I went back home this week, flashbacks of my childhood baking days came back to me. No wonder I never made a lot of cookies. We would … Continue reading →

C – It’s holiday cookie week! I’m a bit nervous this week. I am nervous that I’m going to give away a lot of cookies. At the end of the year, I usually give out baked good to friends, family and anyone else I care about. I always get nervous … Continue reading →

C – Happy Birthday, Jim!!! It’s funny that I love writing about Jim’s birthday. I never write about my own. I am not sure why. It just happened in the last two years. Whenever I ask what type of cake he wants for his birthday, it’s always seems to be … Continue reading →

C – The Meyer lemons on my neighbor’s tree are perfectly ripe. I am so excited. They have allowed us to use them. I have been looking forward to this week’s theme for a while and I almost completely forgot about it. So it’s Meyer lemon week. Of course, Jim … Continue reading →