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If berries are your vice, here’s a super delish bake that works for a dessert or breakfast from Till Death Do Us Tart. You can use any berries you have one hand, fresh or frozen. Enjoy! Happy baking, Ellie

July 31, 2026

July 28, 2026

Do you need an excuse for pie? Not in Jules’s book! She’d strongly encourage you to get your hands rolling out some buttery dough and layering in some creamy coconut filling. Enjoy! Happy baking, Ellie

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Are you in the mood for something tropical? Jules would suggest whipping up a batch of her tropical cookies from A Crime of Passion Fruit. You can get creative with what you add into the mix from toasted coconut to spicy candied ginger. Enjoy! Happy baking, Ellie

July 24, 2026

July 22, 2026

This one is for the chocolate lovers at Torte! If you’re looking for an easy, bite-sized treat, I highly recommend these truffles from Fudge and Jury. You can embellish them with whatever your heart desires, or whatever you have in your kitchen, from sprinkles to cinnamon. Enjoy! Happy baking, Ellie

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You’ll never look at olive oil and cakes the same way again after you bake this light, slightly sweet lemon olive oil cake from Caught Bread Handed. Jules bakes this for Carlos when he’s feeling homesick for Spain. It’s a quick and easy dessert for you or to share with friends. Enjoy! Happy baking, Ellie

July 16, 2026

July 14, 2026

These cookies are soft and chewy with a touch of richness from the chocolate and a bright, tangy finish from the cream cheese frosting. Sure, Jules baked these in the dead of winter, but honestly, they’re delicious year-round. Enjoy! Happy baking, Ellie

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In today’s bake-a-long, I’m featuring a reader favorite from A Batter of Life and Death for rich and creamy banana pudding. You can make this with homemade pudding or use a boxed mix for a quick hack. Enjoy! Happy baking, Ellie

July 9, 2026

July 7, 2026

We’re going back to the beginning, where it all began, as we bake our way through the Bakeshop Mysteries! This recipe is a childhood favorite. My mom would bake it on Saturday mornings, while my brother and I watched cartoons and waited very impatiently for a slice of this gooey, raspberry sweet bread, slathered with […]

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This recipe is near and dear to my heart. When I was growing up, my mom would bake stollen for neighbor gifts and our Christmas breakfast. I took her original recipe and made a few tweaks, opting for a slightly softer dough and a layer of melted chocolate. If you’ve never made a stollen, this […]

December 2, 2025

August 23, 2025

Laying Down the Latte, the 21st book in the Bakeshop Mystery Series, is finally here! This story is steeped in the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica—and I mean that literally. While researching for the book, the Tech Guy and I spent time on the ground in Costa Rica, trekking through lush coffee fields and savoring […]

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