Author: Rachel Candelaria

Make-ahead malted milk blondies for Memorial Day picnics

It’s nice to have a lazy day when the biggest decision is what to bake. Earlier this week, the large box of Whoopers on my kitchen

by Rachel Candelaria
on May 19, 2012

John Bentley’s carrot cake recipe revealed – just in time for end of school picnics

I knew it was time to take a vacation when I no longer felt inspired to bake. So, after a relaxing week in the Southwest,

by Rachel Candelaria
on May 4, 2012

Ooey gooey cake is perfect antidote for rainy day – and next week’s Easter brunch

Editor's note: After a spring Friday that personified "shirtsleeve weather", today's forecast is for a significant drop in temperature and unfolded umbrellas — just perfect for

by Rachel Candelaria
on March 31, 2012

Heating up a chilly morning with a crisp Belgian waffle

Editor’s note: Rachel Candelaria has long had an interest in food and photography, showcased on her blog, Not Just Sweets, which she describes “as a

by Rachel Candelaria
on March 2, 2012

How to solve candy craving – bake a cake!

Editor’s note: Rachel Candelaria has long had an interest in food and photography, showcased on her blog, Not Just Sweets, which she describes “as a

by Rachel Candelaria
on February 17, 2012

Be my Valentine with s’mores on a stick

Valentine’s Day is a great holiday for crafts. S'mores on a stick was an idea from a wedding favor, but I thought it would be

by Rachel Candelaria
on February 10, 2012

Homemade pretzels, because game time is snack time

Editor’s note: Rachel Candelaria has long had an interest in food and photography, showcased on her blog, Not Just Sweets, which she describes “as a

by Rachel Candelaria
on February 4, 2012

“Blueberry muffins with almond streusel” begins journey of 50 new recipes for 2012

Editor’s note: Rachel Candelaria has long had an interest in food and photography, showcased on her blog, Not Just Sweets, which she describes “as a

by Rachel Candelaria
on January 28, 2012

Warm winter weather brings thoughts of summer: Make way for Buttermilk Peach Coffee Cake

Editor’s note: Rachel Candelaria has long had an interest in food and photography, showcased on her blog, Not Just Sweets, which she describes “as a

by Rachel Candelaria
on January 13, 2012

Think spring with the crispy taste of lavendar shortbread cookies

Editor’s note: Rachel Candelaria has long had an interest in food and photography, showcased on her blog, Not Just Sweets, which she describes “as a

by Rachel Candelaria
on January 6, 2012