Cinnamon Roll Cake

There once was a time when I knew Chicago’s O’Hare airport like the back of my hand. Nearly each week, I would board a plane to some far off city (typically the west coast); get whisked to a windowless conference room where I would eat Chinese take-out, and work into the late evening. Then it’s [...]

Mini Cinnamon Rolls

My sister Rosita was the first person to introduce me to Pinterest nearly six months ago. And I have been hooked ever since. It is the latest online darling to hit the social media scene that is quickly earning its place next to Facebook and Twitter. For me, the site is a wonderful way to [...]

Chocolate Beet Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

After several weeks of unusually warm weather, winter has finally arrived in Pittsburgh. That means it’s time to gear up for some much needed baking. The warmth of the oven offers a sense of comfort that can only be appreciated when a dusting of snow swirls across my front lawn. I had a couple of [...]

Shortbread Tart Shell

I’m sitting in my backyard taking advantage of the wonderful Easter Sunday weather.  From time to time, I hear screaming and giggling dancing from my neighbor’s yard.  All 12 of their grandchildren are scavenging for the brightly colored plastic eggs that were hidden in every available crevice early this morning. Brent’s mother will be visiting [...]