Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Brownies

by SandraWidick // September 15, 2022 // Comments off

When I go grocery shopping during Fall season, I like to take my time and see if I find “anything pumpkin” that I can use for my baking. Last week I found this gem: ChocoLove Pumpkin Spice Bites. They... Continue reading →

Chocolate Pear Wine Cake

by SandraWidick // September 13, 2022 // Comments off

How about if I tell you that you can enjoy Fall season with a cozy and delicious cake made with chocolate, pears, spices and wine? No, you don’t have to always bake with pumpkin or apples to be part... Continue reading →

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

by SandraWidick // September 8, 2022 // Comments off

I’ve been thinking about this recipe for a while and finally I got the chance to work on it. It took me a couple of tests to be sure that the crumb topping is perfect so here we have... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Chocolate Cake

by SandraWidick // August 31, 2022 // Comments off

Last day of August means that I should have almost all of my Halloween decoration on display. And yes, last Sunday I spent a couple of hours cleaning and opening all my Fall/Halloween boxes and decorating. I still have to... Continue reading →

Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

by SandraWidick // June 23, 2022 // Comments off

Raspberries are one of my favorite fruits, I could eat them every day. Also, I bake with them a lot not just during summertime but also in colder months. The sweet and tart flavors of red raspberries make them truly... Continue reading →

Summer Brownies

by SandraWidick // June 16, 2022 // Comments off

One of the things that I like to eat during Summer is gelatin of different flavors. I always add some fruit or milk to make it fun. Today, I decided to create this dessert which is half brownie and half... Continue reading →

Peach Muffins

by SandraWidick // June 8, 2022 // Comments off

It has been so so hot here in Texas. I lived in California for 10 years and we know it is pretty hot there BUT the humidity here in Texas makes everything worse. Plus there are some big bugs flying... Continue reading →

Homemade Brownies

by SandraWidick // May 31, 2022 // Comments off

Who is craving brownies? This is the best recipe for easy and delicious brownies! I added walnuts but you can add any other thing you prefer. Watch the video on Instagram @pastry_tales Let’s get baking! Continue reading →

Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes With Blackberry Buttercream

by SandraWidick // May 25, 2022 // Comments off

I posted a similar recipe a couple of years ago. By then, I really didn’t have such a big following as I have now, so I didn’t take nice pictures or made a video about these. For my surprise,... Continue reading →

Easy Black Forest Cake

by SandraWidick // May 18, 2022 // Comments off

One of the most popular cakes around the world is “Black Forest”. Chocolate, cherries and cream make one of the tastiest treats specially during summer season. Here on my blog, you’ll find Black Forest Cupcakes and a layered Black Forest... Continue reading →

Pastry Tales

a baking blog with a little bit of life sprinkled in

Author: SandraWidick