German Schwäbisch style pretzels and I go waaaaaay back. I remember my first pretzel from a German delicatessen in West Vancouver (that is sadly no longer there), still warm from their oven and slathered with cold butter. I remember my Mom buying frozen pretzels from that same delicatessen to bake fresh on a Saturday morning,Read more
March is here and with it comes Spring teasing us with crocuses opening their vibrant blooms to the sun, buds on my apple tree starting to fatten and… my Dad’s birthday! This year is a big one as he is turning the big ol’ 65. However, I must say he sure is looking sharp theseRead more
Feeling a little “up to here” with sweets since the Christmas rush of goodies that seem to come from all directions? If so, earmark this Pumpkin Pecan Torte with Bourbon Whipped Cream for next year. 😉 I found the recipe for this delectable torte in the back of my Mom’s cookbook where she kept allRead more