Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Happy Saturday and can you even believe it is March already?!? Being raised in the northeast, there are traditional sayings for some of the months. Will March be “in like a lion and out like a lamb”? Our weather in Phoenix is finally a bit warmer in the mornings( mid-40s) and afternoons (mid-60s-70s). With all…

Mastering the Art of Madeleines: A Sweet Journey into French Baking
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Mastering the Art of Madeleines: A Sweet Journey into French Baking

I am addicted to the Great British Baking Show which airs on Netflix.  The 15 seasons, now hosted by Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood (swoon~~ah those blue eyes!), is a must see. Each season brings the best home bakers from across the country vying for a chance to be named the winner. Since this show…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Even though the ground hog states we are getting an early spring, it still feels like winter here~cold, rainy, and windy. Below is a stunning picture my neighbor shared of a rainbow after Wednesday’s storm. The mountains are getting lots of snow and with this colder weather, soups and stews are on the menu every…

Valentine Cookie Decorating Class Update
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Valentine Cookie Decorating Class Update

Having classes here at Bella Terra for a small group is a relatively new concept. I can report that the Valentine Cookie decorating class last weekend was a big success. Libby, from Sweet B’s Baked Love is an excellent baker and teacher. It was such a nice group of people~from old friends to new acquaintances…