It's not that I don't have plenty of birthdays--maybe too many!--but this one was really special. I hadn't been with my best girls at their apartment in nearly a year because of Covid. My pals Penny and Patty were invited, too.The table was beautifully set and the food delicious. Liza and Annie put on a... Continue Reading →
I received a special gift from my good friends Maggie and Michael, a subscription to bake something different for each of three months. The kit comes with all the ingredients and the recipe. The last one was for red velvet cupcakes with the most delicious buttercream frosting. It was so yummy that my mom and... Continue Reading →
Last Sunday night was awesome because Tampa Bay won the Super Bowl. Annie and I are big Tom Brady fans and were allowed to stay up late to watch him lead the team to victory. We had just the right treat for half time--the cake I made. It was a yellow cake with chocolate icing--LOTS... Continue Reading →
I especially like to bake on weekends. Last Friday night Mom and I found a recipe for a shortbread with nuts that looked good. It calls for pistachios but we substituted hazelnuts so we wouldn't have to do all that shelling. The dough is made in the Cuisinart, which I'm now learning to use. You... Continue Reading →
On November 14th, Nama married Michael Korda, who is now our step-grandfather. Along with Michael's young friend Peyton, we had hoped to be flower girls in their wedding, but with Covid, we had to abandon that plan and view the ceremony on Zoom instead. It took place at Candace and Rick Beineckes' in Great Barrington.... Continue Reading →
Here is one of our favorite sweets. We should cut these brownies into small pieces so they will last longer, but we won't! Please send us a recipe for brownies you like to bake. (https://www.americastestkitchen.com/kids/recipes/best-bake-sale-brownies) --Annie and Liza
Liza's friend Rose moved to California a few years ago but they keep in touch because Rose likes to bake, too. This recipe for angel food cake calls for a dozen egg whites--try separating all those those eggs!--but they make it light and airy and delicious. Here's what Rosie wrote to us: "At the beginning... Continue Reading →
This year decided to make a special cake because Grandpa Bob and Gail were coming to our Connecticut house to celebrate The Fourth of July with us. I put on my new chef's hat for baking. Since it's the Fourth, we wanted a cake that was, natch, red, white and blue! We decided on a... Continue Reading →
Our friend Loren Brill surprised us last week with a special delivery of her Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough and her Fudgy Cookie Dough. What makes the dough healthy is that Loren uses only clean, simple ingredients and it's low in sugar. Because there's no gluten, dairy or nuts, everyone at the table can enjoy what... Continue Reading →
If you're Liza today, the answer is yes. This is her birthday cake--red velvet with cream cheese frosting. The candles say PARTY and that is what we had tonight. --Mom Jane
We made this plate of snickerdoodles for you. They are super yummy and very easy. It was so nice to talk to you the other day. We miss you so so much and hope to see you on the Cape this summer. Meanwhile, here's a great recipe for the cookies:https://www.modernhoney.com/the-best-snickerdoodle-cookie-recipe/ --Madeleine and Liam
What is Grandpa Bob's favorite food in the whole world? That's what Gail wanted to serve him for his 75th birthday. With a big smile, he told her pecan pie. That was also the favorite of his father Percy. Maybe one day we'll love it as much. Gail found a delicious one at Pieconic in... Continue Reading →
Eating with Nama 