Monthly Archives: March 2010

I’m going to share two secrets with you.  Although I suppose nothing is a secret once it’s published on the Internet. 1) I haven’t baked nor decorated a layer cake since January 2009. 2) In the almost 8 years we have been together, I have baked my husband only 1 cake.  Yes, even during the years we were dating and still in “I’m out to impress you” mode. Bizarre, right?  Well, I decided I was going to end both streaks … Continue reading →

For the last couple of years, I have failed miserably at making a proper Hollandaise to top the perfect Eggs Benedict.  Granted, out of principle for the heart attack-inducing capabilities of this popular brunch delight, I have avoided making this attempt more than once a year.  This year, my husband’s birthday brought occasion to make trial 3, hope upon hope that I didn’t embarrass myself in front of the lovely women in his family with a disgusting separation of butter … Continue reading →