Category: Desserts

My Kitchen, Full of Stories My kitchen table has seen so many things. It has seen homework and heartbreaks. It…

A Sweet Memory I first made this drink for my grandson. He had a big science test. He needed a…

My Chocolate Cherry Memory I first made this cake for my grandson’s birthday. He loved chocolate-covered cherries. His eyes got…

My First Donut Hole Disaster I tried making donut holes when I was young. I was so excited. I forgot…

The Cake That Almost Wasn’t I almost didn’t make this cake. My grandson wanted pumpkin pie. His sister wanted cookies.…

Cherry Season Memories Summer means cherry pitting at my kitchen table. My apron gets stained pink. I still laugh at…

My First Cannoli Cake I first tried this cake at my friend Rosa’s house. She is from Sicily. She served…

The Pie That Almost Wasn’t I almost lost this recipe. It was scribbled on a notecard. My grandson used it…

My First Minty Mistake I once used peppermint oil instead of extract. Oh my! The cookies were so strong they…

My First Pumpkin Cake I made my first pumpkin cake years ago. I was so nervous. I thought it would…