I had an urge for a sweet scone, fresh out of the oven, to enjoy with my coffee. I don’t know if you’ve had this experience, but scones always taste great while still warm and fresh. Not so great after they cool down. 😒 So I wanted to try a couple of recipes in hopes of finding that illusive, long lasting scone. I made one recipe that I felt sure would stay moist and fresh tasting even after cooling off. It was full of butter and was made with whipping cream instead of milk! And it was amazing, right out of the oven! One of the best scones I have ever tasted! But, unfortunately, all that cream and butter could not keep it fresh tasting for long...
So I tried another recipe...a British style scone. It had a third of the butter and sugar of the first recipe, and baked up a crusty scone with a moist crumb inside. I was not impressed initially. But, the next day it tasted even better. I wouldn’t call it an ‘amazing’ taste, but I quite like it. ... See more

Always on the hunt for the perfect, bakery worthy, chocolate chip cookie, I decided to try out three different recipes I found scouring the internet over the weekend. All claimed to be the ‘Best Chocolate Chip Cookie’. There is only one way to find out...try them all! Well, the results are in. All turned out well, but one was by far the best in taste, texture and looks. I will be replacing my older recipe with this one, for sure! ... See more

I seem to be drawn to that gingery, molasses taste I associate with the holidays and sweet indulgences with my hot coffee... yum.
When I first came to the Bay Area, there was a wonderful bake shop in Santa Clara called Wilsons Bakery. I remember taking my parents there whenever they visited because we all loved their Ranger Bars, among other delights. I found a recipe for Ranger Bars some years back, but never got around to trying it. Well, I made up a batch today, along with my new favorite, Ginger Molasses cookies. The flavor and texture brought me back to those good old days... ... See more

Happy Valentine's Day!