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 […]

This Torte Holiday Sunday Supper recipe is a message that if you haven’t tried tomato orange soup, this is your sign to remedy that immediately! Jules and the team serve this decadent winter soup in CAUGHT BREAD HANDED and it’s a meal on its own, especially when paired with yesterday’s cheesy focaccia bread. You can […]

Today’s Torte Sunday Supper recipe is my favorite Brussels Sprout salad. This one is always a winner and even people who claim they despise Brussels sprouts fall in love with this salad. Enjoy! You can find the recipes for all the courses in this year’s Torte Holiday Sunday Supper on my blog by clicking on […]

Our Torte Sunday Supper continues with a snow day cheesy focaccia bread. This pairs beautifully with a bowl of your favorite soup and a cozy fire. Cheesy Focaccia Bread Ingredients1 loaf of focaccia bread (or other flat bread)¼ cup melted butter½ tsp paprika½ tsp celery seed½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp oregano2 tbsp chopped onion1 cup […]

One of the things I love most about social media is getting to extend the time I spend in my imaginary worlds. Take Torte for example. In the Bakeshop Mysteries Jules and the team host warm and cozy Sunday suppers where friends and family gather around the table to share a meal. ⁣⁣⁣⁣In that spirit, […]

https://youtu.be/LnVhzNc8U8Q Ah, fall. My favorite time of the year. Warm drinks, fuzzy socks, toasty blankets and, of course, cozy reads! Who else loves cuddling up in their favorite cozy reading spot with a good book or three this time of year? Thanks to everyone who joined me for the livestream. The books mentioned in the […]

Ok, how much fun was that? Sure there was a bit of a tech glitch at the very beginning, but we had the Tech Guy there to fix things right away! Thanks so much to all those who joined to see the Tech Guy make his favorite Oktoberfest pretzels and dip. The recipes for both […]

I’ve been testing so many fall recipes in my home kitchen the past couple of weeks, but this pumpkin delight isn’t based on a recipe from a book but rather a candle that smells like my books. I give you, That Spice Life cookies. The candle smells as good as the cookies taste and is […]

https://youtu.be/weoxYZ6nqp0   I can’t believe the 12th book in my Bakeshop Mysteries, Chilled to the Cone, is coming out in just a few weeks! 🎉 12 books. How did that happen? I’m sure I say this every time a book is about to be released, but I really can’t wait to share this one with […]

https://youtu.be/7qawVL_w3zY   Nothing Bundt Trouble may be the latest book in the series (at least until 12/29, that is!), but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t get equal requests for recipes. 📧  I’ve had many people ask about this Banana Toffee Pie that Will and Helen Capshaw create for opening night of the newest theater […]