Back again with butterfly wedding cake photos

Spring has passed, summer is waning, and fall is soon to arrive. It's hard to believe that so much time has passed! While I did mention a few months ago that my posts might become less frequent, I did not imagine that such a long time would pass before posting again. Life gets busy for …

Taking time to dream and to imagine…

So often when I have some time off I begin to think about what I need to do or should do. Funny thing, sometimes even the things I do for enjoyment can begin to feel like a chore, or something that I must check off the list. Today I decided to take some quiet time …

Strawberry mousse cake

For the last couple of years my mom, sisters, and I (together with husbands and kids) have gathered monthly to spend time together and celebrate birthdays. This month I decided that I'd really love to make a special dessert to bring. Although there are plenty of family favorite recipes I could turn to, I love …

Keeping it simple, keeping it real

Yesterday I wanted to cook. I don't always cook anymore because it's hard to do with a toddler sometimes. So, I washed a bunch of little red and white skinned baby potatoes, tossed them on a tray with olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika. Here they are ready to go: Then I washed, cut into …