One of the best things about writing a long running series is that over time Torte’s staff has expanded, just like it would in the real world. This recipe comes from Bethany who is a newer addition to the bakeshop. She got her start by baking and hand-delivering decedent and delicious brownies. These aren’t […]

Congratulations to Nikki Murray! 🎉🥳🎉 She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 6 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Nikki has won some holiday cheer in the form of A CRIME OF PASSION FRUIT, book 6 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and an adorable “Let’s Bake Stuff and Watch Christmas […]

  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 […]

Congratulations to Ilene Rabinowe! 🎉🥳🎉 She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 5 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Ilene has won a signed copy of FUDGE AND JURY, book 5 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and an adorable, festive “Ho Ho Ho” mug perfect for sipping her favorite warm […]

  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 […]

! She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 4 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! She has won a signed copy of CAUGHT BREAD HANDED, book 4 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and a “Baking Spirits Bright” Torte logo apron perfect for getting into the holiday baking spirit! If you […]

  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 and […]

Congratulations to Julie Polacek! 🎉🎉🎉 She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 3 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Julie has won some holiday cheer in the form of ON THIN ICING, book 3 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and an adorable and festive set of Christmas gnome stickers! If […]

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 […]

Congratulations to Beth Calnen! 🎉🎉🎉 She was randomly selected as the daily winner for Day 2 of my 12 Days of Cozy Bakes giveaway! Beth has some holiday cheer in the form of A BATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH, book 2 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, and a set of holiday mailer stickers to make […]