I may not be here tomorrow (saturday 6/14) because we are having an open house so that everyone who has not seen Chris in awhile can spend time with him. If I do miss the day that is what is going on and we will surf and shop early next week.

I have to admit that I used brown sugar in the above recipe and that is why it looks brown. Truth in advertising, right?

This is a fantastic, moist cake that is just a touch different. Read more

Cooking and baking with flowers just seems to be the ultimate in tea room fare.  When I had my tea room we used several of the flower flavor Monin syrups, as well as candied flowers, flower petals, etc.

They just look pretty, but also give an unusual and delicate flavor to foods.  Lavender has somewhat of a citrus flavor but it can be overpowering if you aren’t careful with it.  The small purple flower buds are beautiful scattered Read more