I am now stockpiling the freez…

I am now stockpiling the freezer (a pastry chef’s BEST tool) with TONS of baked goods for Halloween, b-day parties & Election Day bake sale.

I goofed: misread my own notes…

I goofed: misread my own notes re: yield for BLACK MIDNIGHT CUPCAKES. Ended up making 7 doz! Will have PLENTY for son’s b-day parties!

Baking 6 doz cut-out cookies f…

Baking 6 doz cut-out cookies from scratch for kids’ school Halloween parties. Either I’m SuperMom, or I’m crazy!!

Made pumpkin creme brulee for …

Made pumpkin creme brulee for Happy Hour tonight. Time to get out the blowtorch!!

HB brought home Graeter’s “Fan…

HB brought home Graeter’s “Fantasy Pie” last night: choc ice cream w/choc ganache chunks with bittersweet choc topping & whipped cream. Mmmm

Mmmmm…..pumpkin ice cream w/…

Mmmmm…..pumpkin ice cream w/ pecans at Handel’s. Tasty! Makes me want to make prailine pecan pumpkin cheesecake.

@FoodieTot Ooooh, I’m jealous!…

@FoodieTot Ooooh, I’m jealous! I still miss Del Ray & all the fab food & fun there. Glad you enjoyed it!

Trying to replicate a recipe f…

Trying to replicate a recipe from my old bakery: “sweet dream” cookies– choc chip dough w/ ginger & rolled in powered sugar.