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Chocolate Tart With Raspberries

by elizabeth on February 14, 2012

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Happy Valentine’s Day! So, I don’t have a Valentine this year, but that’s ok.  I feel like you can still be in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, even if you don’t have a suitor – I just choose to embrace the silly cards & candy childlike version of the holiday, rather than the roses and [...]

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Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies

by elizabeth on February 5, 2012

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So it seems as if no sooner do I give myself permission for The Waspy Redhead to be about more than just food, than I’m filled with “bakespiration!”  I made these cookies on a whim – I had plans to attend a Super Bowl party, and hadn’t really decided what I would bring.  Then I [...]

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Two Weeks Till Thanksgiving!

by elizabeth on November 10, 2011

So it’s time to start menu planning, to begin grocery list making, of course to start stocking up on booze, as well as preparing the house for company & family!  I haven’t had the “game plan” conversation with my Mom yet, we’ll probably do that this weekend.  In case you want to get a head [...]

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Rustic Fruit Tart

by elizabeth on August 29, 2011

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Pretty, yes? This rustic fruit tart is a longtime family favorite recipe.  It is perfect for any occasion, or no occasion at all.  It’s simple enough to make “just because”, but also smart enough to serve for guests.  We recently served it for our guest of honor, Kate Middleton.  Yes, you read that correctly. Meet [...]

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Wedding Cake Update!

by elizabeth on July 18, 2011

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My friend Jenny, the sister of the bride sent me these photos from the wedding.  They make me really happy. I’m not going to get all sappy about how special it feels to know that something I baked was one of the first things a couple ate on their special day.  I’m not going to [...]

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