Category Archives: Mother’s Day

Let Her Eat Cake – Vanilla Bean Cake With Pink Champagne Buttercream

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Shari

Our daughter is turning 21 this weekend! I don’t know how that could be because I swear it was only yesterday she was born. I wanted to make her a special cake for such a significant birthday so decided on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Cupcakes, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes, Wedding Reception Recipes | Tagged buttercream frosting, Champagne Buttercream, Crusting Buttercream, Mother's Day Recipes, Ombre Cake, Ombre Rose Cake, Rose Cake, Vanilla Bean Cake | 42 Comments

Mother’s Day White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Shari

Recently my brother-in-law and his wife visited us from Hawaii. They graciously gifted us with 2 bags of macadamia nuts fresh from the islands. They are so delicious, I cannot stop eating them. But with 2 bags, I immediately thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Cookies, Desserts, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes | Tagged Cookies, cookies that don't go flat, Desserts, macadamia nuts, Mother's Day Recipes, Soft Cookies, White Chocolate, white chocolate macadamia nut cookies | 24 Comments

Roasted Bell Pepper and Egg Breakfast Pastries

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Shari

I think this might be the best breakfast I have ever eaten, and it didn’t even involve cookies or pie. I just don’t know what is happening to me. I never used to eat breakfast let alone like breakfast. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Company, Easter, Mother's Day, Recipes | Tagged Baked Egg Pastries, Baked Eggs, Breakfast Recipes, Brunch Recipes, Company, Easter Recipes, Eggs, Mother's Day Recipes, Puff Pastry | 30 Comments

Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake with Fresh Raspberry Sauce

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Shari

This is a guest post of sorts. I am writing the post, but my sister did the baking. We went to Santa Barbara, CA for my nephew’s high school graduation this last weekend. Afterwards, there was a party to celebrate … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Company, Desserts, Father's Day Recipes, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged Cheesecake, Christmas Day Dessert, Creamy Cheesecake, Father's Day Dessert, Valentine's Day Dessert, Vanilla Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce | 20 Comments

Blueberry Lemon Walnut Scones for a Special Occasion

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Shari

I am going to a wedding shower this weekend, and was asked to bring scones. I was more than happy to make them as a friend of mine gave me a wonderful recipe for lemon cranberry scones that I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Company, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes | Tagged Blueberries, Blueberry Lemon Scones, Blueberry Lemon Walnut Scones, breakfast, Breakfast for Company, Brunch Recipes, Mother's Day, Mother's Day Recipes, Scones | 29 Comments

Lemon Cheesecake Bars and Spring in Arizona

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Shari

Since spring has arrived, and I needed to use up the last of the lemons off of our tree, I decided to make some lemon bars. For awhile now I have been eyeing this recipe on Pinterest, but it was such a simple recipe … Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Company, Desserts, Easter, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes | Tagged Cheesecake, Easter, Lemon, lemon bars, lemon cheesecake, lemon cheesecake bars, Mother's Day, Palo Verde Trees, seasons, Seasons in Arizona, Spring in Arizona | 25 Comments

Rich and Decadent Chocolate Mousse

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Shari

Have you ever made homemade Chocolate Mousse before? It is one of my favorite desserts. It is rich and chocolaty, and at the same time airy and light. It looks and tastes very decadent, therefore is great for special occasions, … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Desserts, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged Chocolate Desserts, chocolate mousse, elegant desserts, mousse, special desserts, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Dessert | 4 Comments

Lemon Pie Cupcakes and Lessons Learned

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Shari

I think I mentioned on one of my recent posts that I was looking into renting a commercial kitchen so I can start an online bakery. For awhile it looked as if I wasn’t going to be able to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Cupcakes, Desserts, Easter, Mother's Day, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Easter, Lemon, Lemon Buttercream, Lemon Cupcakes, Lemon Curd, Lemon Desserts, Lemon Pie Cupcakes, Mother's Day | 16 Comments

Vanilla or Chocolate? That is the question.

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Shari

Chocolate or vanilla? That is the question I have been asking myself lately. I have always been a chocolate girl. Then, I ate these cupcakes. And, I had vanilla bean ice cream. And, I ate vanilla bean crème brulee. Now … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Cupcakes, Desserts, Easter, Memorial Day Recipes, Mother's Day, Party Recipes, Recipes | Tagged Cupcakes, Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean Cupcakes, Vanilla Bean Frosting, Vanilla Cupcakes | 12 Comments

The Best Carrot Cake Recipe

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Shari

I made my mom’s carrot cake recipe in the form of cupcakes the other day. Her recipe is the best one I’ve ever tasted for carrot cake. The more I talk to people, the more I’ve realized carrot cake is … Continue reading →