My Caramel Pecan Pie

What do you think about caramel?  The taste, slightly sweet, very rich, gooey? Truth is, I can get obsessed about caramel with just the slightest encouragement.  There are the Sweet and Salty Chocolate Caramel Bars, and Banoffee Pie just for starters! As you already know I am a BIG fan of Turbinado sugar, also known … Read more

Weekend RoundUP August 18, 2012

August 18?  Really?  Whew.  Are the kids back in school? Are they getting ready to go?  Are you ready?  Is the summer over way too fast?  Are you feeling just like this too?  I have had a wild ride this week.  Do you remember earlier in the week when I told you I was making … Read more

Weekend RoundUP and A Surprise Blessing!

Have you ever bought or sold anything on Craigslist?  Since July 9, 2007 we have used Craigslist 64 times.  Bought some stuff, sold some stuff, gave away stuff, well you get the idea.  Recently we sold some extra glass blocks left over from our guest cabin remodel.  I corresponded with the Craigslist buyer a couple … Read more

TWD:BWJ Triple Berry Galette

Oh my word it is already Tuesdays With Dorie: Baking With Julia again!  This week’s recipe is a Berry Galette.  Here I go again … what is a galette?  I realize that many of my fellow TWD bakers have made galette and know exactly what it is.  Me – not so much.  You may recall … Read more