I know you’re probably like, “woah, what is he writing about St. Patty’s Day for? Isn’t it March 17th?”
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I have this dream one day, that I’ll own my own bakery. And I constantly am dreaming up the menu – finding inspiration from other bakeries around the city.
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Someone read my last post and had the gall to let me know that I’m a little scrooge about Valentines Day. After listening to their argument, I realized that perhaps they had a point…  Read More »

I know Valentine’s Day is upon us (insert vomit noise here). If you are one of those lovers, or a lover of love, I thought it would be sweet for the next couple of posts to give all of you some V-Day recipes…
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I was having my morning coffee the other day when I thought something was missing. After a few sips of my Irving Farm Sinful Delight brew, I realized, it was Babka cake that was missing.   Read More »

I know I swore off cinnamon recipes after the holidays, but with the snow storms battering my neighborhood, all I wanted to do this week was fill up the house with an aroma that would match the wintry scene outside.   Read More »

I’m going to start off this post by being honest. New Year, so why lie? This recipe is not easy, there are a lot of steps. I’s time consuming and you need a bread machine.  Read More »

If you are anything like me, you are done with Christmas and its flavors; put away the Peppermint, Pie Spice and Nutmeg and throw out those rich Fruitcakes and chocolates you wouldn’t touch if it was March. With Christmas over, it signals the New Year and with it — a new palate of flavors to indulge in.  Read More »

I’ve gotten quite a bit of feedback from you readers — and for that, I’m quite thankful for it this holiday season.
Most recently, I’ve been asked for healthy holiday recipes. I guess Egg Nog, Cookies, and Peppermint Brownies don’t do much to prepare us all for the upcoming New Year’s resolution to lose weight? Never fear, your ‘Sur La Belly’ Baker is here.  Read More »

Santa is going to be coming down your chimney (or onto your fire escape, or however he should enter your house) to deliver the goods you deserve under your tree. Question is, what kind of cookies are you going to leave for the jolly-ol’ man? How about ginger, sugar or pecan? I’ve included recipes for all 3!  Read More »

When I was offered a cup of hot cocoa recently, I went from being a polite house guest to an appalled culinary snob. My dear readers, lets dispel two myths about homemade hot cocoa and explore 3 of 10 different recipe variations…  Read More »

With the holiday season here, you are bound to have an overnight guest (or two).   As a host, you should always have a sweet treat on hand — a homemade, freshly baked treat would be even better.   Here’s …  Read More »

Cranberries are synonymous with Thanksgiving. As such, I thought i’d be fitting to give you a cranberry recipe for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Only, this recipe isn’t for a cranberry compote — as cranberries are usually found in side dishes …  Read More »

What do you do when friends are coming over and you haven’t quite prepared anything for them to eat? Well, if you have these ingredients lying around (and a grocery store around the corner) you can whip up this Quick Spiced Pecan Bread in no time.
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Last year for Thanksgiving I made a dessert that was to die for. Of course, everyone requested last year’s dessert — the Apricot Breton Tart — which by me making it well before Thanksgiving, I could share the recipe with you!
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