Author Archives: Susan
European-Style Jewels
Last week I took part in an intensive cake workshop. Chef Barry Marcus, formerly of The Institute of Culinary Education in New York, led a very informative and fun class in the creation of European-style cakes, and I came away … Continue reading
Day Trip Chicago !
What fun! Last week my daughter and I flew away to the Windy City for a little adventure. We headed to a part of Chicago we had never explored, Old Town. We had such a relaxing, fun day that you … Continue reading
My Market Staples
Double-size Blueberry Muffins*******Double-size Raspberry Streusel Muffins******Golden Oat Muffins*****Swedish Butter Cake**********Giant Oatmeal Raisin Cookies*******Blueberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Cherry Scones********Authentic Southern Pound Cake*******Italian Apricot Almond Shortbread******Poppyseed Cake*****New York Crumb Cake*****Sour Cream Walnut Coffee Cake******Chocolate Guinness Cake*****Double Chocolate Walnut Brownies******Double Chocolate Cupcakes******Giant Banana Cupcakes*******Pumpkin … Continue reading
Bee Reasonable
My neighbor has kept bees for years, and the above supers are from his collection of hives. Charles is an advocates for bees and knows their value to us all. We must keep the environment safe for the honeybees. They … Continue reading
Hot Cakes!
Just a note to my dear customers. I will not be selling at the market on, Saturday, July 23. Find a way to STAY COOL !!!
A Hand of Cacao
I took the above photo of the inside of a cacao pod on a hillside in Bocas del Toro, Panama. In order to bring to you such unique and informative photos, I often take undue risks, but someone has to … Continue reading
I am mad for vanilla. I recently purchased a ton of vanilla beans. Well, not a ton exactly, more like about 50 beans. In the world of expensive vanilla, that equals a ton of pleasure and good taste. How decadent! … Continue reading
WONDERFUL, FRESH INGREDIENTS
Baked goods that live up to their name. Created with the finest of ingredients, including: organic flours, European-style butter, Madagascar vanilla, aluminum-free baking powder, high cocoa content chocolate, the freshest of spices. We often bake with our own free-range eggs.