Making Life Delicious: The Pie Life Blog

On a hot Summer day, a Brazilian Caipirinha is a refreshing change from the ordinary. Fresh lime, raw sugar, cachaça and cold seltzer come together easily bringing with them images...

This classic ganache tart is for the dark chocolate lover in you.  Actually its pretty intense, you will only need a small slice…or two. And much like a blank canvas,...

It seems to me that raisins have fallen out of favor.  Remember the ubiquitous little boxes that were a staple of school lunches?  Remember cinnamon rolls WITH raisins? Remember GORP?...

Everybody loves Elmo!  I made these cupcakes for a reception following a friend’s Baby Naming ceremony for her son Jonah.  The Elmo cupcakes are Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese...

UPDATE: Since I first posted this delicious and versatile recipe in 2011, it has become my #1 most popular post ever with over a quarter million views. Read on to...

Welcome to my adaptation of the Daring Baker’s Challenge for April. The challenge was to make a maple mousse in an “edible container”.  The mousse was a snap to make…creamy...