Pizzelle

Traditional Italian Pizzelle - a Christmas tradition in my family. These are flavored with anise extract.

Birthday Celebration Cake

"Funfetti" cake for Brandon's 39th birthday! White cake baked with rainbow sprinkles and frosted with vanilla buttercream icing.

Chocolate Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth chocolate cookies from Barbara Lynch's magnificent Stir cookbook.

Blueberry Peach Pie

Perfect complimentary flavors for a summer cookout with Dan and Leasa on Brandon's patio. Adapted from the Cook's Illustrated peach-blueberry crisp recipe.

Sugared Doughnuts

Fluffy and sweet sugared donuts from Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery cookbook.

Shortbread Cookies

Flaky, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies from Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery cookbook, made for a summertime porch BBQ at David and Cuong's.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Fresh fruit pies are my favorite desserts! This strawberry rhubarb pie was made as a going-away gift for Jane, my former Arnold coworker.

Red Velvet Cake

Courtesy of Joanne Chang's Flour Bakery cookbook: Red Velvet Cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting. Made for my family's Easter celebration.

Coconut Macaroons

Perfectly balanced between crispy and chewy, these coconut macaroons are from Joanne Chang's Flour Bakery cookbook. Made for my last week of working from home.

Zeppoli

A traditional pastry in my Italian family, these custard-filled cream puffs are made for St. Joseph's Day.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Fresh fruit ice cream is my second favorite dessert, right behind fresh fruit pies. This was made to accompany a dinner party with friends.