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 […]

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 […]