Who doesn’t love a wedding? 💍 I had planned for this storyline for a few years before I was able to write it and there’s nothing as romantic as an outdoor, summer wedding in my opinion. TILL DEATH DO US TART, book eight in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, had me dreaming about summer’s fresh and […]

Congratulations to Lisa Richardson! 🎉🥳🎉 She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 7 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Lisa has won some holiday cheer in the form of ANOTHER ONE BITES THE CRUST, book 7 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and a festive & cheery Christmas Gnomes mug! There’s […]

  One of the best things about writing a long running series is that over time Torte’s staff has expanded, just like it would in the real world. This recipe comes from Bethany who is a newer addition to the bakeshop. She got her start by baking and hand-delivering decedent and delicious brownies. These aren’t […]

Congratulations to Nikki Murray! 🎉🥳🎉 She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 6 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Nikki has won some holiday cheer in the form of A CRIME OF PASSION FRUIT, book 6 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and an adorable “Let’s Bake Stuff and Watch Christmas […]

  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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

! 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 […]

  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 and […]

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 […]