Gingerbread Muffins

by SandraWidick // November 9, 2020 // Comments off

It has been really cold here in Northern California and all I can think of is wearing fuzzy socks, Christmas decorations, gingerbread and peppermint mocha lattes. Also, I’m feeling a little homesick. My plan this year was to travel to... Continue reading →

Bizcochitos

by SandraWidick // November 5, 2020 // Comments off

I am very excited because this is my first holiday cookie recipe of the year. Bizcochitos are very popular in New Mexico during Christmas time. They were originally created by the first Spanish colonists of New Mexico as a way of expressing... Continue reading →

Argentinian Alfajores (Marplatenses)

by SandraWidick // October 28, 2020 // Comments off

Alfajores are very popular in South America and each country has their own favorite version. Theses alfajores are originally from Mar de la Plata- Argentina and sold everywhere. You can even find these type of alfajores in stores and airports... Continue reading →

Spooky Red Velvet Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // October 27, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Tuesday! We are so close to celebrate Halloween that I was in the mood of making some spooky treats. These soft red velvet cupcakes are topped with a vanilla cream cheese frosting. They are decorated with red food gel... Continue reading →

Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // October 21, 2020 // Comments off

Dulce de leche is a very popular treat in South America. It is a milk-based caramel. You can find it at the stores (my favorite brand La Lechera) or you can make your own boiling a can of condensed milk... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

by SandraWidick // October 20, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Tuesday friends! I am a bit sad because this is one of my last pumpkin recipes of the year. I have baked with pumpkin for 2 months now so I think I have a good amount of pumpkin recipes... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Bombs

by SandraWidick // October 16, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Friday! A few days ago I saw something online that caught my eye. It was a video of someone pouring hot milk into a cup that had a chocolate ball. When the hot milk touched the chocolate ball, it... Continue reading →

Orange Ginger Loaf

by SandraWidick // October 15, 2020 // Comments off

My husband is a fan of chocolate, orange and ginger combo so I decided to bake something special for him. Here is a delicious recipe for a soft quick bread that is packed with fresh orange juice, zest and crystallized... Continue reading →

Hi-Hat Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // October 13, 2020 // Comments off

I made these cupcakes a couple of years ago but didn’t take a good picture so I decided to write a post about them (good excuse to eat delicious cupcakes). Chocolate mini cakes made with unsweetened chocolate, yogurt and vanilla... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // October 9, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Friday! Do you have any weekend baking plans? Thinking about baking with pumpkin? How about you add this recipe to your list? These pumpkin cupcakes are super fluffy and soft. They’re loaded with white chocolate chips and pumpkin spice... Continue reading →

Pastry Tales

a baking blog with a little bit of life sprinkled in

Author: SandraWidick