December brought a baking frenzy to my house while I was growing up. My mom would start holiday baking right after Thanksgiving and freeze batches of cookies to share with friends and neighbors later in the month. I’ve kept the tradition, especially because the Tech Guy loves a frozen cookie even more than one hot […]

The holiday season is almost upon us, and so is the release of the fourth book in the Secret Bookcase Mysteries—A Holiday Homicide! Mark your calendars for November 20th, and get ready for Annie’s latest mystery that’s filled with festive suspense, twists, and cozy intrigue. Now, I know I’ve always been a “no Christmas until […]

Hello! I am thrilled to announce that the third book in my Secret Bookcase Mysteries series, Death at the Dinner Party, is now available! I can’t thank you all enough for your support of this new series and for joining me on another bookish adventure with Annie, Pri, Penny, Fletcher, Hal, and the whole crew […]

I’m so excited that Death at the Dinner Party, the 3rd book in my Secret Bookcase Mysteries, is hitting shelves on September 30th! In this one, Annie and the bookstore crew team up with her new friend, Penny. They’re hosting an immersive mystery dinner with a decadent (and maybe deadly) menu. Picture something like Clue, […]

I’ve been in a scone mood with the upcoming release of Sticks and Scones on August 20th. My current obsession is these orange cardamom scones. I mean, anything with cardamom is a win in my book. True story. We changed the title of Sticks and Scones after multiple rounds of edits and after I had created […]

Happy Halloween! Hello, Halloween lovers! I hope you’re ready for a spooktacular Halloween filled with sweet treats and festive fun. One of my favorite parts about Halloween is baking up delicious goodies that bring a little magic to the season. And since no Halloween would be complete without some homemade treats, I’ve got just the […]

Today, I’m baking these mouth-watering delights from the pages of Donut Disturb. Fun fact, raspberries have been a featured ingredient in Torte’s kitchen throughout this series. Jules immerses herself into her first investigation thanks to broken jars of her handmade raspberry jam in Meet Your Baker, and raspberries have made almost as many appearances as […]

Are you ready for spring baking? If so, this raspberry pie recipe inspired by the Bakeshop Mystery Series is the perfect dessert for you! In the first book of the series, Meet Your Baker, Jules spends an afternoon making Torte’s signature fresh raspberry jam only to discover her beautiful jars of jam broken around a […]

Torte’s Sunday Supper concludes with this cloud-like seven-minute frosting. It’s a retro recipe and one that deserves a comeback with its silky, smooth texture and a touch of peppermint.

If you’re searching for an idea for Christmas dinner, the search is over. This is Torte’s classic holiday roast perfect for fancy or casual Sunday Suppers. The herb and fruit mixture keeps it so moist and adds a lovely touch of flavor. You will not be disappointed! You can find the recipes for all the […]