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December 6, 2020
Crepe cakes were having their heyday on Instagram when I was writing A Crime of Passion Fruit. I spent many hours drooling over the light and delicate crepe structures, layered with fresh berries and whipped cream, and I knew it would be exactly what Jules would bake for her return to the seas in […]
December 6, 2020
Congratulations to Ilene Rabinowe! 🎉🥳🎉 She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 5 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Ilene has won a signed copy of FUDGE AND JURY, book 5 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and an adorable, festive “Ho Ho Ho” mug perfect for sipping her favorite warm […]
December 5, 2020
As a chocolate lover I have to admit that I enjoyed the “research” for this book a lot. Like A LOT! 🍫🍫🍫 I had so many chocolate recipes I wanted to share but limited space, so I’m very excited to be able to offer you this chocolate peppermint cake. Chocolate and peppermint are one […]
December 5, 2020
! She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 4 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! She has won a signed copy of CAUGHT BREAD HANDED, book 4 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and a “Baking Spirits Bright” Torte logo apron perfect for getting into the holiday baking spirit! If you […]
December 4, 2020
https://youtu.be/e56xTSW4SRQ If you’ve followed the Bakeshop Mysteries, you’ll know that Torte bakes a lot of bread. A lot. One question that I get asked often from readers is whether or not Torte has a signature bread, and the answer of course, is yes! Torte’s signature bread is the stuff of childhood dreams. It’s light […]
December 4, 2020
Congratulations to Julie Polacek! 🎉🎉🎉 She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 3 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Julie has won some holiday cheer in the form of ON THIN ICING, book 3 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and an adorable and festive set of Christmas gnome stickers! If […]
December 3, 2020
https://youtu.be/uC0cOrXrEOM On Thin Icing is set in the remote Southern Oregon Mountains at Lake of the Woods resort where a snow storm descends on the high alpine lake forcing everyone to gather around a cracking fire with steaming mugs of French press, spiked hot chocolate and these Cinnamon Chip Muffins as a blizzard rages […]
December 3, 2020
Congratulations to Beth Calnen! 🎉🎉🎉 She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 2 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Beth has some holiday cheer in the form of A BATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH, book 2 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and a set of holiday mailer stickers to make […]
December 2, 2020
https://youtu.be/MNR-Pc18CUg Living in the Rogue Valley means that we are surrounded by organic orchards known for producing some of the most delicious produce in the world. This recipe, which Jules and the team craft up in A Batter of Life and Death, is the perfect bite of comfort with each spoonful. These apple pear crisps […]
December 2, 2020
Congratulations to Jill Jensen Coghlan! She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 1 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Jill has some holiday cheer in the form of MEET YOUR BAKER, book 1 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and a red Torte logo apron headed her way. If you haven’t […]