It’s the season for so many sweets! This time of year, especially, I crave all kinds of store-bought and homemade treats, whether candy, cookies or pastries. In between nibbling on Tony’s Chocolonely bars and European biscuits, I (naturally) baked a Sicilian whole orange cake on a whim. …
New York-Style Crumb Cake
Believe me when I tell you there’s nothing crummy about this New York-style crumb cake. Even my brother liked it, and that says a lot coming from someone who doesn’t care for sweets….
Apple Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel
It was the season for streusel! That’s because both of the baked goods I made to share with the family for Christmas featured a hefty layer of sweet, buttery crumbs. Coincidence? I think not. The topping is a delicacy in and of itself….
25-Layer Crepe Cake
And just like that, my birthday weekend is over. But I can’t complain. I got everything I hoped for – and more!
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Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
It was Jason’s birthday last Saturday. In true Two of a Kind fashion, I made him breakfast and a special birthday treat. The family also got together for dinner at Sakoon, a place we’ve been wanting to try since seeing it on Check, Please! The meal was delicious….
Double-Layer Chocolate Cake with Baileys Buttercream
And just like that, it’s 2015! Can you believe it? I wasn’t even awake to usher in the new year. Sadly, I was in bed and asleep by 9 p.m. – that’s what happens when you have a few glasses of wine with dinner while under the weather. The good news? I slept 10 hours and woke up rested and refreshed on January 1, which was a good thing since Jason and I didn’t want to miss hot pot at my parents’ house….
