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Tag: dessert

Cake by any other name

November 22, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

My son is in his second year at technical school. If you know anything about his educational and/or personal history, you would realize how awesome that truly is. During his first year, he only attended as a part-time student. This year? Full-time... booyah! I digress... At 18, he is by far the youngest student in … Continue reading Cake by any other name

Mayo, no mustard, no ketchup

October 4, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

I spent last night baking giant German chocolate muffins. Giant as in each muffin cup was filled with a fourth of the batter that would normally be used for a 9X9 cake. The recipe, one that my mom handed down to me has a secret ingredient. One that isn't typically thought of when baking sweets … Continue reading Mayo, no mustard, no ketchup

Pake by any other name…

July 25, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 4 Comments

When I was a kid, we had a huge loganberry bush growing along the fence row beside my house. Enormous, sweet, juicy purple berries. On warm summer mornings, I would sneak out of the house and eat my fill, only to be ratted out by the dark stains on my fingers and clothes. On occasion, … Continue reading Pake by any other name…

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