RECIPES
Quadruple Chocolate Mousse Cake
A variation of this cake used to be sold at a bakery in Spokane that has since closed. It's rich and decadent and one of the best chocolate desserts you will ever taste. Now, before you get started, I'll warn you that this isn't a quick and easy recipe and it does...
Sweetie Pies
I've always loved using pie crust to make delicious treats and these are a favorite, for sure! A bit of jam, sandwiched between heart-shaped pie crusts, they're as cute as they are delicious. To begin, prepare your favorite pie crust. Roll it out in thin strips to...
Christmas Cookie Wreath Centerpiece
I love any decorations that involve cookies or give me an excuse to bake. I've been dreaming of making a cookie wreath and was so happy to create such a fun project. I decided to make the wreath and cookies out of gingerbread cookie dough so that it would smell...
How to Make Whipped Cream That Doesn’t Separate
When it comes to the holidays, there is no better dessert topping than real whipped cream. But when I make something, I want it to be fuss-free. And usually, with whipped cream, it will separate after a short time. One year by chance, I discovered that by adding...
Apple Butter
When apple harvest arrives, the boys immediately start asking if it's time for apple butter. The texture is like a thick and chunky applesauce, loaded with deliciously spicey flavor, which makes it perfect for their morning toast. Ingredients 16 medium apples...
Peach Fanchonettes
These are a scrumptious take on the classic peach pie, yet more fresh and uncomplicated tasting. I had never heard of a Fanchonette (which I’ve now learned is classically a tarte-sized pie, traditionally with a layer of jam, topped with a custard) until I noticed a...
Crepes with Honey Mascarpone & Strawberries
My family loves these crepes served for dessert, but they would also make a spectacular breakfast treat. The subtle infusion of flavor from the orange zest really makes them special. Ingredients 1 egg 3/4 cups milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated...
Dark Chocolate Butter Cake
This cake is unbelievably delicious and perfectly dense, just like a bundt cake should be. And the whole time you're eating it, you're wondering what is that flavor? The secret is a hint of cinnamon and strong coffee that brings out the flavor of the chocolate like...
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
I've adapted this scrumptious coffee cake from the Davenport Hotel's collection of special recipes. Although they no longer serve the original version of this cake, it will always be a favorite in our home. Ingredients BATTER: 1 cup butter (at room temperature) 1 1/4...
IT'S ME, SERENA!
In 2002, I was dreaming of creating a fun and happy little event to sell my vintage and handmade goods. In 2002, I held my first event in my neighbor's barn along with a handful of friends. The sale became wildly popular and began attracting visitors from across the country and recognition in national magazines. Today The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair fills the Spokane County Fairgrounds and features hundreds of creatively and carefully curated spaces packed with vintage and handmade goods. Many describe it as a bucket list event, magical, inspirational, and the best event of its kind in the USA. I describe it as the best weekend of the year!
