Category: Baking

Yesterday my daughter gave me a wonderful gift. She arranged for us to participate in a gum paste flower class for beginners at Sugar Flower Cake Shop, a renowned wedding cake shop in NYC which is owned and operated by Amy DeGiulio. The two hour class taught by Amy was attended by approximately twenty people….

Purim is a Jewish holiday which celebrates of the triumph of the Jews from the decree of massacre by the hand of the Persian King Ahchashverosh. The King unwittingly signed the decree at the behest of his trusted advisor, or vizier, Haman who had political aspirations of his own.  The Jewish people were saved from…

According to www.BahaiUS.com, Baha’u’llah said, “It behoveth the people of Baha, throughout these days, to provide good cheer for themselves, their kindred and, beyond them, the poor and needy, and with joy and exultation to hail and glorify their Lord, to sing His praise and magnify His Name.” Baha’is celebrate the festival of Ayyam-i-Ha each…

One day each year is devoted to the celebration of LOVE and tomorrow is that day! Chocolate, hearts and roses tend to emblazon Valentine’s Day celebrations. These iconic images are meant to guarantee a sweet and loving celebration. My sweetheart deserves something special for our Valentine celebration. It would be wonderful to combine the chocolate,…

I have been attending a Cookie Swap hosted by my friend Melinda and her daughter Jenny for the past ten years. It is hard for me to believe that ten years has past so quickly. The good news is that each year the cookies get better and better. It is an event that I look…