Archive for September, 2007

butter cupcake

Originally uploaded by nancy.bakery

Cupcakes clearly reflect style, grace, and individuality.
The simple act of peeling away the paper and licking off the frosting is an utter exercise in sweet deliciousness.

I thought the cupcake trend was over but I guess not as there was just a very humorous article in the New York Times about cupcakes. As an overview, the article talks about how parents are happy not to send candy to school for birthday parties but the war of whether cupcakes can go to school or [more...]

Meg White cake I made for Licia for her birthday

Originally uploaded by pretty-kitty

Now this cake would fly off the table during a bake sale.
Who cares how it tastes?
It looks fun, fun, fun and even though I rarely eat cake, I think I would [more...]

You know who you are. You love to bake. People clamor for your baked treats. Whenever you bake for a bake sale, your goodies are the first to go.
From September 15 through November 15, you have the opportunity to enter the Mother of All Bake Sales recipe contest at CakeMate.
Five winners will receive $1,000 each [more...]

The days are getting shorter but still summer envelopes us until the season changes. Cold soups and chilled wines fill the hunger of our souls.
Splashes of verdant olive oil. Glorious summer tomatoes and crisp, fresh vegetables. Robust garlic and coarse Mediterranean Sea salt. Joined together, this rainbow of bold flavors becomes the classic Andalusian fare [more...]