by Brian | Jan 16, 2013 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
This could be my last post. I’m taking a risk. Some government guys in black helicopters may object to what I am about to say. I’ve been seeing small silver disks. Everywhere. Lots and lots and lots of them. They could be a threat. Suzen keeps telling me that is...
by Brian | Dec 20, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Did I actually make those gorgeous cupcakes above? And the decorations? Well, of course, I did. In fact, … No. I didn’t. Not a chance. That’s a picture from the publisher, very representative of the delightful photos in Cox Cookies and Cakes. I wish I could make these...
by Brian | Oct 6, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
“You are an idiot,” Suzen said. It’s a term of endearment I often hear. Sometimes softly, sometimes with passion. This time it was delivered with particular force. “Sweetie, it’s really going to be really interesting. You love caramel. I picked this recipe for...
by Brian | Jul 9, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
I’ve been blogging recently about chocolate cake, simple one layer sheet cakes. My wife Suzen and her cousin Karen recently sat me down. “You are wasting your time,” Karen said. “Zel’s is the best.” Zel was Karen’s mother and the “family cook.” With five daughters,...
by Brian | Jun 13, 2012 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Suzen has a charming first cousin once removed named Emily. That’s her in the picture. What is the “once removed” stuff? Emily is the daughter of Suzen’s first cousin Laurie. So Emily and Suzen are “once removed.” Confused? Look up “cousins” on Wikipedia. It’ll all be...
