The Lighter Side: Gluten-Free Pear & Pecan Cake

January. Ah, the month I feel incredibly guilty for eating my face off over the past two years of the global pandemic and attempt to get into a healthy diet and exercise routine. I followed my plan to the letter for approximately two weeks and then fell off the wagon and ordered a pizza. Sigh…. more »

12 “Divine” Holiday Treats: Warm Chocolate Torte

Warm Chocolate Torte

Happy 2014! It’s time for our final “Divine” Holiday Treat and I’ve saved the best for last: Warm Chocolate Torte. Now, I know you’re thinking, “The holidays are over.” However, New Year’s Day fell in the middle of the week and I’m not starting my diet until Monday, so…. Warm Chocolate Torte is a fabulous… more »

12 “Divine” Holiday Treats: Flourless Rich French Torte

Flourless Rich French Torte

A torte by any other name is…a cake? That’s right, “torte” may sound fancy, folks, but it’s really just a decadent, rich, delectable cake. I’ve made a few flourless chocolate cakes in my time, and I’ve yet to bake one I didn’t thoroughly enjoy. True story. This Flourless Rich French Torte is no different. With… more »

TRB, The Tastemaker: The Best of for Baked Goods Lovers

It wasn’t too long ago that Urbantag, a new website that makes it easy to share lists of your favorite local places with friends and followers, approached TRB to create a “map” of my favorite places for sweets. I accepted the assignment, believing I was doing a public service, because — despite the old cliche´ —… more »

Gluten-Free Goodness: Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes

It’s official: TRB has landed on Santa’s “Naughty” list for keeping you faithful readers waiting. We’ll skip the part where I grovel for your forgiveness because this next recipe will make the slight delay worthwhile. If you’re like me, you’ve definitely found yourself staring at those mini-muffin tins in your cupboard countless times, just wondering… more »