Category Archives: cakes

The Icing on MacArthur Park (and My Christmas Cake!)

On Christmas Eve I iced my Christmas cake, as I am known to do every year, during one of the preceding days leading up to the big day itself. As a general rule, the icing stays put. But not this … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cake ~ Vegan Style

These days, more and more people are changing their eating habits, as part of their search for a healthier lifestyle. My own personal preference is to grow as many fruit vegetables as I can in my own back garden. So … Continue reading

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A Homemade Treat for The Family

“Time goes by so fast, people go in and out of your life. You must never miss the opportunity to tell these people how much they mean to you”. ~ Author unknown. Is it just me, or are the weeks … Continue reading

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A Passion For Cake Decorating

It would come as no surprise to anyone who knows me, or who has read these blog entries, when I reiterate my love of cooking. Spending time in my kitchen relieves any stress I may feel (almost as surely as … Continue reading

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Coffee Sponge Cake

For my birthday last month, my youngest daughter made a beautiful coffee sponge cake. I love it that she has always enjoyed cooking with me. Even as a toddler she would climb up on a little stool to see what … Continue reading

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