Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // May 1, 2018 // Comments off

Happy May! How is everyone doing? I’m doing ok trying to catch up with my hikes and somewhat eating a bit healthier. I suffer from high blood pressure and cholesterol (it’s in my genes, everyone in my family has the... Continue reading →

Olive Oil Citrus Cake

by SandraWidick // April 25, 2018 // Comments off

Happy Wednesday everyone!! I love sunny days like today, so I decided to write this post before I go for my hike. Yesterday, I was wondering what dessert to make, I was between lemon bars (which I’ll make soon) OR... Continue reading →

Apple Crisp

by SandraWidick // April 24, 2018 // Comments off

We were so busy last Sunday with house chores and also worried because one of my dogs was stung by a bee and had a horrible reaction . After a long day, my husband grilled some turkey burgers and I... Continue reading →

Brix Chocolate Bourbon Brownies

by SandraWidick // April 18, 2018 // Comments off

It’s been cold for the last couple of days here in Northern California. We had rain, wind and hail, it really got super crazy! I was craving brownies so I decided to bake some and I added bourbon to... Continue reading →

Strawberry Fantasia Cake

by SandraWidick // April 17, 2018 // Comments off

My husband and I like to go wine tasting around the Napa Valley area. A couple of years ago, we discovered a beautiful winery called Castello Di Amorosa which is in Calistoga. After visiting a few times, we decided to... Continue reading →

Chocolate Cherry Banana Bread

by SandraWidick // April 5, 2018 // Comments off

Happy April!! How did I come up with this post? Well, a couple of days ago I had breakfast at a coffee shop so I ordered my regular soy latte and a slice of their version of chocolate cherry banana... Continue reading →

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // March 29, 2018 // Comments off

Hi everybody! I can’t believe March is almost over and Easter is just around the corner which we won’t celebrate this year because my husband’s family is traveling to LA to attend their uncle’s “Celebration of Life” who passed away... Continue reading →

Irish Apple Cake

by SandraWidick // March 20, 2018 // Comments off

Hi everyone! Today is the first day of Spring but it’s rainy and windy here in Northern California. Hopefully we’ll have more sunny days so I can go back to my hikes. As some of you may know, I love... Continue reading →

Guinness Jameson Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // March 14, 2018 // Comments off

Hey everyone! I’m back with a new recipe for Saint Patrick’s Day. I’m not Irish but I love to celebrate it. Maybe I’ll go to Tahoe this weekend with my husband to enjoy the cold weather and have a couple... Continue reading →

Best Banana Bread

by SandraWidick // March 2, 2018 // Comments off

Happy March everybody! I can’t believe Spring is just around the corner and I’ll start baking for Saint Patrick’s Day and Easter, time flies! It has been kinda rainy here in Northern California which is nice because we really need... Continue reading →

Pastry Tales

a baking blog with a little bit of life sprinkled in

Author: SandraWidick