Holidays

Here’s a twist on gingerbread cookies, it’s easy, and so cute! A few years back I made a “surprise cake” for my nephew — it was a 4 tiered…

Gorgeous and Delicious Garden Cake with Fondant Veggies!…

Even though vaccines are beginning to roll out, and an end to the pandemic may be on the horizon, video calls are probably going to be with us for…

A quick, fun and easy Valentine gift for anyone who reads! …

Yep, it’s that time, my favorite season of the year… autumn! Colored leaves (yes, we even have those in Los Angeles), cooler temperatures, cashmere sweaters, and delicious cozy food.…

Lovely Autumn Leaf Bookmark DIY from Tamara Central. An easy, fun and beautiful craft to mark fall. …

I edited my first cookbook when I was a teenager, which is not unusual, if you know my family. One evening, after a most divine meal, my large extended…

Lets’ face it, COVID -19 has put a wrench in pretty much everything this year. Weddings are being postponed, there’s no more live theater or music to attend, and…

Summer is winding down, and so many families are staying home right now. Many of us have pretty much used up all our tricks to un-bore the back yard.…

While some may ask, “Why make chocolate when it’s so much easier to buy it?” I ask, “Where’s the fun in that?” Plus I really love gourmet dark chocolate…