Classic Rewind: Key Lime Pie Pops + Spiked Horchata Caramel

Bakery, Cake, Creams, Dessert, Ice Cream, Pies, Recipes, Sauces

Summer is almost over, so let’s revisit my most popular seasonal recipe from last year… Key Lime Pie Pops with Spiked Horchata Caramel! Make sure to bookmark this post to save the recipe and scroll to the end of the post for an extra special giveaway! I have a confession to make, and I don’t …

Running a Small Business during a Pandemic

Bakery, Brands, Cupcakes, Dessert, Recipes, Tutorial

Oh what a change a month can make. Like everyone in the world, I have been watching the pandemic unfold with horror and anxiety. Besides worrying about my elderly parents and the health of my own little family, like most, I have had other unexpected challenges to contend with. We are sheltering in place, my …

Mincemeat Almond Pie with Bourbon Glaze

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Tis the season for pie! And since I am personally obsessed with all things British, I am going to subject you to a traditional English recipe once again. But fear not, for as always I have added a unique twist to the classic recipe. Because who likes messing with a good thing? I do! With …

Lollis & Pops: Candy Heaven for the Nostalgic Soul

Bakery, Brands, Candy, Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Product Reviews, Recipes, Sweets, Travel

Like many children of the late ’70s, early ’80s (yes, I’m that old), growing up I had only one life-goal that needed to be accomplished. I was going to find a Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. I was positive that this was better than winning the lottery. My 7-year-old mind came up with …

The Professional Cake Illusion

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When most people find out that I am a former trial attorney, they have a lot of questions: Why did you quit? Are you a trained chef? How disappointed are your parents? How did you become a professional food stylist and recipe developer? I try to answer all of the questions honestly: I quit because …

Bourbon Bacon Scones

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You are probably very familiar with scones. They’re sweet, delicious, and hail from Great Britain… what’s not to love? They are a morning staple that never fails to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Truly a perfected food. Or are they? I set out to challenge the traditional notion of the scone by …

Gettysburg – Food, Drinks, & History

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Although I am not one to divest too much personal information on this site, today’s post does require a bit of backstory. So, here I go.  I am married to a (quite handsome) physician-scientist and his career comes with a lot of relocating and traveling. One might say, I am the medical version of an …