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 […]

  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 […]

https://youtu.be/e56xTSW4SRQ   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 […]

https://youtu.be/uC0cOrXrEOM   On Thin Icing is set in the remote Southern Oregon Mountains at Lake of the Woods resort where a snow storm descends on the high alpine lake forcing everyone to gather around a cracking fire with steaming mugs of French press, spiked hot chocolate and these Cinnamon Chip Muffins as a blizzard rages […]

https://youtu.be/MNR-Pc18CUg Living in the Rogue Valley means that we are surrounded by organic orchards known for producing some of the most delicious produce in the world. This recipe, which Jules and the team craft up in A Batter of Life and Death, is the perfect bite of comfort with each spoonful. These apple pear crisps […]

https://youtu.be/9QVGn6QAxc0 This holiday season I wanted to share a gift with you and after much deliberation I finally decided that I would spend the next twelve days baking and sharing the most requested recipes from the Bakeshop Mysteries. These are recipes that Jules and the team at Torte bake in the series but never made […]

Happy New Year’s Eve! As you ring in the new year, I wish you health and peace, and of course this party-ready chocolate and salted caramel Linzer cookies. Ingredients ⅔ cup butter¾ cup sugar1 ½ tsp baking soda½ tsp salt1 tbsp heavy cream1 tsp vanilla½ cup cocoa powder2 ¼ cups flour1 cup powdered sugar10-12 wrapped […]

Can you believe it’s almost 2020? What are your plans for New Year’s Eve? It’s my anniversary and I love the fact that wherever I am, people are celebrating! On the topic of celebrating, I want to thank you for coming along on this baking adventure with me. It’s been 30 days of baking fun […]

Raise your hand if you love s’mores! There’s no need for a campfire with these cute s’mores cups, complete with toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate kisses. Yum! Ingredients 4 oz cream cheese (at room temp)¼ cup butter1 egg¼ cup graham crackers (crushed)¼ cup flour2 tbsp sugar1 tsp vanilla½ tsp salt1 cup mini marshmallows12 hot cocoa […]

Orange cardamom cookies are here for you. They’re like a palate refresher after a season of sweets, with fresh citrus and a touch of spice. Share them or save them all for yourself. Ingredients ½ cup butter½ cup sugar½ tsp orange extract1 egg½ tsp salt½ tsp baking powder⅓ cup oats1 tsp cardamomZest and juice of […]