Marquette, MI
I am a Classically trained chef (Pastry)- graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1995. Although I am most known for my cakes and pastries, I enjoy cooking a WIDE range of foods, and enjoy sharing my passion for food, health, and history with others!I have worked in ALL facets of the restaura...read more
Spring is finally in the air! I've been feeling like making a treat that reflects the sun and recent "warmer" weather we've been enjoying, and this recipe spoke to me! Macarons are light, crisp, slightly chewy, and sweet. I think ...
Spring is finally in the air! I've been feeling like making a treat that reflects the sun and recent "warmer...
My daughter and I share a common love for those crunchy, and delicious crab and cream cheese filled "rangoons" at Asian restaurants. Depending on where you dine, they can be called "rangoon" or "wonton", come in different sha...
My daughter and I share a common love for those crunchy, and delicious crab and cream cheese filled "rangoons" a...
Some like white chocolate, and others simply don't. For many years, this particular recipe for the cupcakes, has been my go-to "white cake...
Some like white chocolate, and others simply don't. For many years, this particular recipe for the cupcakes, has be...
One of my favorite cookies to make for the season, (or any time of the year), would have to be these little lovelies! These cookies are also known as Kolaczki in Poland, and can usually be found in any Polish or Hungarian bakery in the U.S. (If y...
One of my favorite cookies to make for the season, (or any time of the year), would have to be these little lovelies! T...
I absolutely reveled in watching the British Royal Wedding Saturday of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! How beautiful, and romantic it was, and I just happen to be a sucker for any kind of Princess or fairy tale story! Well, in honor of this historic occasion, we had a bit of a "Royal" celebration, and I decided to make a British "Battenberg Cake", but my own version, (of course!) This cake was reportedly first baked and served in 1884 to commemorate the Royal marriage of Queen Victoria's grand daughter, (Princess Victoria...
I absolutely reveled in watching the British Royal Wedding Saturday of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! How beautiful, a...
I don't think Spring is ever coming to the U.P. of MI....winter wants to just keep hangin' on!! However, I need to stay positive, so I'm trying to make things that are bright, fresh, and "spring" like. This pie is a bit of a twi...
I don't think Spring is ever coming to the U.P. of MI....winter wants to just keep hangin' on!! However, I need...
Hummus....what's not to love?? It's incredibly healthy, versatile, easy to make, and it's just simply yumlicious! But, what exactly is hummus? Well, it is a traditional Middle Eastern dip, composed of cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas), ...
Hummus....what's not to love?? It's incredibly healthy, versatile, easy to make, and it's just simply yumli...
I'm one of those people that rarely ever measure spices or anything when I cook, so it's been challenging for me the past few years writing recipes because it forces me to do so! However, I recently put together some of my own "spice ble...
I'm one of those people that rarely ever measure spices or anything when I cook, so it's been challenging for me...
I don't care if it's in cake form, bar form, bite- size, etc., cheesecake is one of my ultimate dessert weaknesses. It also happens to be my daughter's as well! She requested I make these for her recently, and how could I say "no...
I don't care if it's in cake form, bar form, bite- size, etc., cheesecake is one of my ultimate dessert weakness...
I'm not sure if the Christmas baking season is complete until you have made some gingerbread people or houses! For many years now, (since my very first gingerbread house competition in high school), I've been making this dough every year, an...
I'm not sure if the Christmas baking season is complete until you have made some gingerbread people or houses! For ...
Tea has become kind of a big deal in my home. I'm a die hard coffee drinker, but on occasion, I do enjoy a good cup of tea. My eldest son has become quite the tea aficionado in the last year or so, and is very enthralled with all things British, so he has sugar cubes with his tea daily. It may also be interesting to note that brown sugar cubes are a common European staple for tea time, and add a beautiful caramel flavor to the tea. As a bartender, I use these sweet cubes in some of the cocktails I make at work. So, sugar cubes aren'...
Tea has become kind of a big deal in my home. I'm a die hard coffee drinker, but on occasion, I do enjoy a good cup...
Well, the kids are officially back in school, and it appears that Fall has decided to come extra early this year in the U.P. of MI. Perfect soup weather in my opinion! My oldest son spent a week this past summer with his Aunt & Uncle in lower MI, and raved about a lentil soup he tried at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Hamtramck. (Yes, Hamtramck! It appears that although this city used to be the Polish capitol of MI, it has now been taken over by Middle Eastern population/ culture.) He did his best to describe to me what was in the soup, s...
Well, the kids are officially back in school, and it appears that Fall has decided to come extra early this year in the ...
Cantaloupes are one of those great summer fruits that you just can't get enough of on a hot and sunny day! Most people enjoy this melon by itself, in a salad, or as an appetizer with a lovely salty piece of proscuitto wrapped around it. But, did you ever think to use it in a pie or tart? My inspiration for this recipe comes from a vintage recipe I came across that originated on the Texas & Pacific Railway, and was once served as a pie in their First class dining car- "Cantaloupe Pie". (A traditional meringue style pie.) It seem...
Cantaloupes are one of those great summer fruits that you just can't get enough of on a hot and sunny day! Most peo...
There are plenty of cheesecake recipes out there for just about every flavor under the sun, but this one is truly special! First of all, it's hard to top the combination of chocolate and peanut butter...layered together in a delicious peanut butter cookie crust, and topped with a sinful dark chocolate ganache. Secondly, it's an absolutely gorgeous presentation to "wow" any family member, friend, or guest! Ok, so honestly, this was my attempt at a "zebra" style cheesecake. I wanted to see if it could be done with thi...
There are plenty of cheesecake recipes out there for just about every flavor under the sun, but this one is truly speci...
Avocados are making an appearance in all kinds of new innovative recipes- from baked goods to smoothies! And why not, I mean they have great nutritional composition, and a natural creamy texture. Which makes it a perfect ingredient for a quick and ...
Avocados are making an appearance in all kinds of new innovative recipes- from baked goods to smoothies! And why not, I...
Spring is finally here! No more snow, (for now!), milder temps, and Easter is coming soon......I love this time of the year! Lollipops, (aka "suckers" as we also call them), are so colorful and fun for the kids. I like to actually make these for bake sales and fundraisers because they are a great "do ahead" item, and obviously last awhile. Plus, you can package them using fun ribbons for any occasion, and make an amazing display using your imagination as well for any party, celebration, or fundraiser! Plus, did I mention tha...
Spring is finally here! No more snow, (for now!), milder temps, and Easter is coming soon......I love this time of the ...
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