Strawberry Santas
Strawberry Santas are adorable, tasty, eye-catching and such a different addition to the holiday table. I made them first for my book...
Pear and Cranberry Crostata - Another Barefoot Contessa Winner!!
I bought a few pears, and they needed to be used or would turn to mush and be thrown away. Pears for me are one of those fruits which...
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot Cake is always a winner! It is a special and different cake. My friends often ask me to make this cake for get-togethers. The...
July 4 Birthday Cake
My friend Anita's birthday is July 3, and for years we have celebrated at our friend's, Del and Donna, farm (Wonderland) in Sparta. I...
Coconut Cupcakes - the BEST!!!
Coconut cupcakes rock! Even if you think you do not like coconut, please try these. They are from "The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook." ...
Christmas Cookies
There is something magical about Christmas cookies. They are fun to make by yourself, with others. They are fun to eat and to share. ...
German Chocolate Cake
German Chocolate Cake is one one of my most requested desserts when getting together with friends. The frosting is to die for - it is...
Valentine's Day 2019
For my special Valentines in 2019, I decided to make sugar cookies and a watercolor card! I really love the card - I used an on line...









