Posts in fall baking
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Einkorn Flour Recipe

Macarons, made with almond flour, and oatmeal raisin cookies made with einkorn flour have more in common than you might think. When baking with einkorn flour, it's important to sift it twice for the best results. Apart from this simple step, these delicious and nutritious cookies are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed just minutes after coming out of the oven.

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Macarons and Murder [A Yolanda’s Yummery Cozy Mystery, Book 4] – Book Trailer

Yolanda's Yummery is abuzz with excitement as Yolanda prepares for Valentine's Day, but a shocking discovery threatens to derail her celebrations. With the help of Detective Churchill, she sets out to uncover the truth behind the murder mystery, all while juggling her yummery, a potential killer, and a web of deceit. A thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and hidden agendas. Will Yolanda unravel the mystery before it's too late?

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Valencia Orange Cupcakes Recipe

You’ll love these vanilla-based cupcakes infused with freshly squeezed orange juice. Read the recipe and watch the video and get ready to bake some wonderful cupcakes!

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Chocolate Energy Bars Recipe

Indulge in these delicious and healthy chocolate energy bars made with wholesome ingredients like virgin coconut oil, agave nectar, cocoa powder, and crispy rice cereal. Packed with rolled oats, chia seeds, and chocolate chips, these easy no-bake energy bars are the perfect guilt-free snack for a boost of energy when you need it.

This is an original recipe from the second book of the new Yolanda’s Yummery Cozy Mystery series.

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Chocolate Orange Spice Cupcakes Recipe & Video Tutorial
Baking Macarons: The Swiss Meringue Method ~ Excerpt
Baking Chocolate Cupcakes and Brownies: A Beginner’s Guide--An Excerpt

My second cookbook has just been released after months of testing various chocolate cupcake and brownie recipes. It was so much fun baking these sweet treats and learning more cupcake decorating techniques.

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Chocolate Espresso Ganache Filling Recipe

You only need a few ingredients but you should get the best type of chocolate that you find appealing. Follow these simple steps and get the ganache that will fill your favorite French macarons.

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"Baking French Macarons: A Beginner's Guide" Now Available in Paperback

Until this year, I never thought I’d write a cookbook. Sure, I’ve shared recipes before, as soap is made in a kitchen. But soap is easier to make than macarons and even a small bar lasts a lot longer than these delicate desserts.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 1

Macarons are made with a few basic ingredients: sugar, egg whites, almond flour, and color for the shells. Fillings can vary, including options like jams, Nutella, caramel, or lemon curd. You can also create your own fillings, such as buttercream or chocolate ganache. While I had most ingredients and tools, I was missing almond flour, but had sugar and fresh eggs. I had watched several YouTube tutorials to learn how to make them. Maybe it wouldn’t be too difficult…

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