The Idea Was Good

I fell in love with this dessert.   Head over heels.   (if you squint and look close enough, you can actually see this illustrated in the sp...

Chocolate Raspberry Tart

File this one away under "Ridiculously Good".    I say this without the slightest bit of exaggeration.   My pet peeve for recipes ...

Strawberry and Vanilla Cupcakes

I like pink. (Not afraid to say it.) I also like pretty sparkly things and dinner by candlelight. I like long walks on the beach and romanti...

Lemon Snowflakes

Lemon Snowflakes.    Aren't they pretty? As I prepare to escape the frigid North Carolina weather, I wanted to leave you with something ...

Italian Wedding Cookies

My little wedding ticker thing says I'll be getting married in 5 days.   Yikes. I mean that in an "I am so very excited to finally ...

Ode to Madeleine(s)

My first born child will be named Madeleine.    Madeleine Sophia.    Or Sophia Madeleine.   Or something altogether different if she shows u...

Blueberry Boy Bait

Anyone else out there in a relationship with a workaholic? I can't be the only one. My then boyfriend, now fiance, soon to be husband fa...

Cherry Pie Day

This is one fabulous pie.    In the most simplistic and yummiest way possible.   And since we've all been soooo good this week, I think ...