by Susan Holtz | Nov 1, 2020 | Baking, Cake Art, General
THE CREATIVE PROCESS-PART ONE Ah! The ebb and flow of family… One thing -you cannot control—OTHERS! I learned that my cousin, Joyce, is pulling up her Los Angeles, California roots and moving to Texas. Fun memories shared as kids flash through my mind…. Feelings of...
by Susan Holtz | Sep 15, 2020 | B&CA, Baking
A Decadent Confection When my husband and I visited beautiful Vancouver a few years ago- we missed learning about a Nanaimo Bar! ERR—A confection famous in British Columbia- not a social destination! 😊 Once you taste one–you need at least one more-so...
by Chef Susan Holtz | Apr 29, 2020 | B&CA, Baking, Cake Art, General, Uncategorized
HOW TO USE EXCESS CAKE-CHOCOLATE CHIP SPICE BARS Cake decorators and bakers! Do you need to clear out your freezer and use EXCESS CAKE? That cake that was left when you evened out the cake layers OR cake that was left after carving OR cake that did not turn out...
by Chef Susan Holtz | Apr 2, 2020 | Baking, General, Healthy Baking, Stories, Uncategorized
Aunt Sally’s Four-Grain Cookies Thought that sharing a healthy cookie recipe with you would be a helpful, and a fun way of creating a family activity where kids could get into the kitchen and help with measuring and baking. The cookie recipe was given to...
by Chef Susan Holtz | Mar 26, 2020 | Baking, General, Healthy Baking, Stories, Uncategorized
National Emergency and Mom’s Maraschino Cherry Cake One can totally freak out nowadays. Shopping has become almost hazardous to your health! Taking hours to purchase items in markets Where the workers are obviously sleep deprived and overworked! Everyone seems...
by Susan Holtz | Nov 9, 2019 | Baking, General
In honor of National Peanut Butter Month I got to thinking about one of my high school students years ago who shared a recipe for his mom’s Peanut Butter Cookies. Because of their distinct shape and flavor combination, the recipe has turned out to be one several...
