When I think of fall flavors, it’s the spices that really set this time of year apart. There is something warm and inviting about baking with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, clove and so many more. Sometimes one spice is featured and other treats have a combination. Pumpkin spice mix may […]

Celebrate the unofficial holiday that is pumpkin season with these 15 favorite pumpkin desserts and be sure to head to my pumpkin basque cheesecake recipe at the bottom of this post. Are you like me and feel that every season is starting to creep into the last? What I mean […]

The unofficial end of summer is here, so why not ease into the start of fall? The weather is still warm, and you hopefully still have some fresh fruit on hand to make some of these Labor Day Desserts for one last summer blowout. More Late Summer Favorites

Father’s Day is a holiday that doesn’t seem to be tied to any specific food. A nice BBQ, perhaps? But the lack of a traditional meal is kind of nice because it means you can make exactly what your dad loves. To help, I’ve put together this guide of Father’s […]

Chocolate ganache is a simple, versatile recipe that every baker should have in their repertoire. All you need is some chocolate (this recipe uses bittersweet) and heavy cream for a smooth, delicious ganache. When I walk into a pastry shop, the glossy, perfectly smooth chocolate cakes covered with poured ganache […]

When the first warm days of spring and early summer hit, it’s time to make rhubarb desserts. Start with the classic roasted rhubarb recipe below, and then try one (or all) of my 9 favorite rhubarb recipes. The rhubarb is short, so whether your grow your own or head to […]

The spring weather doesn’t lend itself to many fresh fruits in Minnesota, but I am always thinking about bright, fun colorful treats come March and April. I put together a list of spring desserts to satisfy that craving for all things light and bright after the long winter. Looking for […]

If you ask me, Valentine’s Day is best celebrated from morning to night with desserts. You can surprise your sweetheart, friends or family with sweet treats throughout the day, and share in whatever brings you joy on what can be a silly holiday. From breakfast sweets to decadent and beautiful […]

Let’s face it, I didn’t start baking to focus on health foods. I love the richness, sweetness and decadence of a balanced dessert recipe. If you are on a search for some better-for-you recipes, these healthy desserts (featuring lots of fruit!) will do the trick.

I started writing cookbooks in 2005 before the publishing world discovered the internet. My co-author and I not only cold-called every newspaper around the country, but we also sent copies of our new book to all the food bloggers (there were only a few dozen at the time) to ask […]