Almond Alfajores

by SandraWidick // April 29, 2019 // Comments off

It’s Monday! How was everyone’s weekend? Mine was fine, trying to catch up with a lot of things here at home after being away for a whole month. So far, everything is going ok at my parents house with the... Continue reading →

Mini Strawberry Cakes

by SandraWidick // March 30, 2019 // Comments off

Happy weekend!!! Hello from Lima-Peru again! I’ve been pretty busy the last couple of days dealing with the process of adapting my parents to the new caregiver (first ever) that will take care of dad, this is a big change... Continue reading →

Biscoff Chocolate Brownies

by SandraWidick // March 27, 2019 // Comments off

Hello from Lima-Peru. It’s about 10pm at night, Fall started a few days ago, so the weather has been pretty good (not too hot and humid). I’m still pretty busy dealing with my dad’s situation, haven’t found the right nurse... Continue reading →

Brûlée Lemon Bars

by SandraWidick // March 25, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Monday everybody!! I’ve been MIA for about a week. I’m in Lima-Peru right now (I know…again… I was just here less than 2 months ago…) because my dad had a bad episode a week ago and I felt that... Continue reading →

Baileys Mint Brownies

by SandraWidick // March 16, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Saturday! I can’t believe this week is almost over. This week for sure hasn’t been an easy one. My husband has a terrible cold (which I’m trying not to get) and my dad’s health (who is in Peru) has... Continue reading →

Chocolate Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // March 4, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Monday! I made these cupcakes a couple of weeks ago for my husband’s birthday. As most guys (I think), he likes good bourbon and bacon! I was thinking how to mix those 2 ingredients into cupcakes, so I thought... Continue reading →

Chocolate Hazelnut Bites

by SandraWidick // February 27, 2019 // Comments off

How is everyone doing? I just came back from the endodontist because I need a root canal retreatment. I really dislike having teeth issues, but I always had them so I’m “kinda” used to them. They will start with the... Continue reading →

Pistachio Cardamom Cookies

by SandraWidick // February 26, 2019 // Comments off

Hello everyone! It’s been a while since my last post (December). I got super busy after Christmas because I was getting ready for my trip to Peru . I went to visit my parents and I just got back a... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // December 19, 2018 // Comments off

Happy Wednesday!! Christmas is just around the corner and I’m still trying to figure out the menu for that day. I think we’re going to stop by Costco tomorrow so we can choose the meat for our Christmas lunch with... Continue reading →

Christmas Chocolate Alfajores

by SandraWidick // December 13, 2018 // Comments off

As some of you might know I was born in Lima-Peru (South America). My mother is one of the reasons I like baking so much. Since I was a kid, I always admired how she baked everything from scratch. If... Continue reading →

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