adventures in baking & dessert making
It's time to kickoff the Summer season! A perfect anytime-during-the-summer dessert is strawberry shortcake. There are so many different ways to do it but in this recipe we tried a biscuit style shortcake. These adorable little strawberries were … [Read more...]
Quick, easy, cheesecake pie! This recipe has been one of my Grandma's favorite recipe for years - it's so simple and it makes two pies. When I was home, I went over to my Grandma's house so I could help her make this recipe. She had everything out on … [Read more...]
I was searching for a cake recipe to make in my brand new springform pan (thanks to my future mother-in-law!) when I stumbled upon this amazing looking blueberry crumb cake recipe. I love blueberries and I love streusel topping so I couldn't resist. … [Read more...]
This recipe was given to my Mom when I was born so maybe that's why I LOVE it so much. I also love it because it's delicious, soft, and super chocolaty. To top it all off, it's so simple - you only need one bowl, a spatula, and it takes longer … [Read more...]
It's the week of Thanksgiving! Here are the Thanksgiving-themed desserts from this fall on Just a Sliver - a little apple, a lot of pumpkin. Click on the photos below and try some classic crowd pleasers for your family and friends! Tell me, what is … [Read more...]
The countdown is on! 7 days until Thanksgiving. With the hype over Christmas starting earlier each year it can be easy to overlook this delicious, food-centric holiday. I believe you can never go wrong with a classic Pumpkin Pie. Not everything has … [Read more...]
This is a special recipe because I was able to make it at home with my mom. On this sunny Sunday we walked through the park, had bagels and read the newspaper (my Mom MUST do this on Sunday or she is a very cranky lady), then got into the kitchen … [Read more...]
I love fall everything as much as the next baker but let’s take a break from the pumpkin/apple for a minute. Here's a recipe for a chocolate raspberry cake – definitely my favorite combination. The idea came from a Panera Bread dessert I … [Read more...]
More pumpkin! It is October after all. I originally made this recipe last year for a Thanksgiving Potluck (Hi MediaVest friends!) and they were so delicious. These two-bite pies are a great alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. The filling is … [Read more...]
