Korena of Korena in the Kitchen was our May Daring Bakers’ host and she delighted us with this beautiful Swedish Prinsesstårta! When I first saw this challenge I must admit I was a little intimidated. It’s three layers of sponge cake, the … Continue reading
When I was in seventh grade we spent an inordinate amount of time in school on symbols. What symbolizes you? Are you a waterfall? A crane? I remember, I chose an otter. Perhaps that was what I aspired to be … Continue reading
So, by my current estimate, in the last week my family drove about 2,400 miles. Out to Chicago…and back. It was part two of the college trip saga that has taken up these last two school vacations. Last vacation was … Continue reading
Weird. It’s the only word I can come up with to describe this week. Monday, well, Monday we moved in. I went to bed in a room with boxes stacked up to the ceiling. Tuesday we had an entirely unexpected … Continue reading
For the last eight years I’ve lived in the attic. There’s a lot you can do in a finished attic. For example, when I first moved in, my little brothers and I used to pretend to be superheroes, dress up … Continue reading
I might as well say it right off, but if you’re someone who would tell me your favorite cake flavor is red velvet, well, I’d instantly label you as “one of those people.” Red velvet cake is nice and all, … Continue reading
The Super Bowl is coming up soon right? Next week is it? Oh, not next week, so sorry I missed it….Oh! It’s today! That’s interesting. I only realized the Super Bowl was this weekend yesterday. My mom had thought it … Continue reading
The relationship between food and my family bears mention; it’s the best way for you to understand this cake and my happiness about it. When my little brother Gabe was two, he was diagnosed with celiac disease (my other brother … Continue reading
This Christmas I was set on procuring a few new cookbooks. Well, actually, I hadn’t given a thought to Christmas until the question of what I wanted was forced upon me. It was all in the name of letting a … Continue reading
Here’s the other version I made of Joy of Cooking’s cream cheese icebox cookies. I must say, I think they’re just about perfect. Nutmeg Browned Butter Icebox Cookies Adapted from Cream Cheese icebox Cookies in Joy of Cooking 75th Anniversary … Continue reading
