Chocolate Fudge Cake

by SandraWidick // June 12, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Wednesday! It’s a hot hot day here in Northern California. Our power has been turned off several times during the last couple of days because PG& E thinks is the best way to manage fire season. So, for now... 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 →

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 →

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 →

Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake

by SandraWidick // December 9, 2018 // Comments off

Happy Sunday Everybody! I’ve been sick with a bad cold for the last couple of days! Steve (my husband) started feeling weird after we came back for our little trip to Lake Tahoe and I started to feel with a... Continue reading →

Mulled Wine Chocolate Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // November 12, 2018 // Comments off

Jingle Bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way …. Happy Monday!!! Hope everyone is doing great. The past few days have been really bad for California. Many fires around the state have destroyed homes and killed people. My family is... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting

by SandraWidick // November 7, 2018 // Comments off

Northern California is starting to cool off and it’s a good excuse to turn on my oven and bake Christmas goodies. This gingerbread loaf is perfect for a chilly morning. When my husband had a bite of this bread, he... Continue reading →

Apple Cake Bars

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

I’m a Halloween fan so every year I have the tradition of organizing a Halloween party at my house. It’s never the same day of Halloween, I usually plan it for a couple of days before so I can make... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // October 12, 2018 // Comments off

Happy Friday!! Yes, pumpkin season is everywhere ! My husband told me that we already had 2 months of pumpkin (I started Fall baking at the beginning of August), but who doesn’t like pumpkin stuff? I know there are some... Continue reading →

Red Wine Pear Chocolate Cake

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

Happy October! Finally my favorite month is here! I love pumpkins, Halloween, apples, candy, Fall, spooky decorations, etc. I’m drinking pumpkin spice coffee right now (I bought it at Trader Joe’s and it’s very good). I felt that I was... Continue reading →

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