I didn't grow up with snickerdoodles.  I had my first snickerdoodle as an adult at a cookie exchange, and it was awesome, and I was mild...

Okay, okay, I admit it.  I don't use pure maple syrup on my pancakes and waffles.  Oh, the sacrilege!  I know, I know, pure maple syrup ...

Bacon really does make just about anything better, doesn't it?  It sure does, in my book.  Apparently, not so much to Toddler, though.  ...

Warning: Before you read any further, make sure you've got a gallon of milk on hand. I love chocolate.  This is no secret.  I would w...

Megan from My Baking Adventures , one of my personal favorite bloggers, selected the cupcake recipe for the Martha Stewart Cupcakes Club  th...

I'm pulling out an oldie but a goodie this morning, from the depths of my worn and tattered cookbook, and I'll tell you why.  My hou...

I like balsamic vinegar. I didn't always know this about myself, but since I've been cooking more in the last two years, I've l...

I probably went overboard with Toddler's party.  I tend to do that.  For his first birthday, I used an Elmo mold and made an Elmo cake ,...

For Toddler's birthday party last weekend, there was one heck of a spread. I had hot food, I had cold food, I had a ton of cupcakes , a...

When you're obsessed with Yo Gabba Gabba, it's a good thing that your mom is pretty handy with piping frosting, so she can create th...