For my brother-in-law, James’ recent birthday I was tasked with the honor of birthday cake bringer. James luuuuuuvs cheesecake so I set out on a mission… Cheesecake, in its many and varied forms has existed pretty much since man first made cheese. After all…cheese AND pie. Right???? I’ll admit it – I’m hard to impress … Continue reading
I have to give a big shout out to Manas Ranch in Esparto, CA. They specialize in peaches and every year, I make sure to get at least one box of their juicy, flavorful O’Henry peaches when they come into season. (They are the best!) Another cool thing about Manas Ranch is that you can sign up … Continue reading
You can’t go wrong with this recipe for homemade white cake! I think this catchy name says it all, right? Our sister asked me to make up a cake or cupcake for a women’s accounting group she belongs to. The survey she took within the group as to cake flavors and fillings indicated that everyone … Continue reading
Cheese pandesal can be made into a tasty dessert with this recipe! Today as I wandered the Island Pacific Seafood, my thoughts turned to the Bulbacan Bakery (right next door) and their cheese pandesal. Ever since my dear friend Victoria introduced me to pandesal, many years ago, I’ve been hooked. Cheese pandesal is the sweeter, cheesier … Continue reading
When I think of family holidays, I think of my mom’s rice pudding. This silky, creamy recipe is easy to make and definitely warms the soul. It smells great cooking too! This dish would be a great addition to an Easter Sunday brunch or served as a dessert. Mom’s Rice Pudding 2 cups cooked rice … Continue reading
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