Sunday Night Soup

Here in Houston we don’t experience too many variations in weather or seasons. We are the land[…]

Cookie #3 (Ginger Spice Cookies)

The next cookie on the countdown holds a very special place in my heart. Ginger cookies always[…]

Cookie #2 (Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies)

Some cookies automatically make you feel warm and cozy, and they bring memories of childhood to the[…]

Cookie #1 (Chocolate Chip with French Grey Sea Salt)

Everyone loves a good cookie, especially when you are talking about the classic, chocolate chip! Why try[…]

The Humble Sugar Cookie

Every holiday celebration I have attended lately has featured beautifully decorated sugar cookies. They are so gorgeously[…]

White Chocolate Cranberry Bars

  When I worked as a coffee slinger in the last great bookstore standing, I remember being[…]

Pastry Cream and Assembly

Let’s Get Some Choux II I broke the eclair recipe into two parts for two reasons; it’ll[…]

Let’s Get Some Choux

  Eclairs, profiteroles, and creme puffs are not just delicious; they are part of the same family.[…]

That’s One High Class Sandwich Cookie

Today during the demonstration at Williams-Sonoma, the theme was Parisian desserts. How can you do a Parisian[…]

A Little Healthy Indulgence

With every diet, one should always partake in a bit of healthy indulgence. We are going to[…]