Category Archives: Lovin’ from the Oven

Chocolate Carrot Cake

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This was the finale for yesterday’s Easter dinner. A lightly textured, moist chocolate cake – thanks to the addition of shredded carrots, oil, and lots of eggs. A tangy chocolate cream cheese frosting adds to the decadence!

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Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This cake is a favorite of Joe’s! It’s moist, filled with juicy blueberries, lemon zest, sour cream, with a brown sugar crumble on top. It’s a great cake for after dinner, but it also works for brunch!

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Minestrone Soup

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This minestrone soup is loaded with vegetables, beans, and pasta in a delicious garlicky tomato broth. It’s ridiculously good for you, and makes amazing leftovers. It’s even easy enough to whip up on a weeknight!

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Chocolate Coated Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Tina Garceau

These cookies are a bit high maintenance to make – but are so worth it! They’re made with cake and bread flour and have a crispy, chewy texture, and a chocolate dipped bottom. Yum!

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Blueberry Boyfriend Bait

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This is a nice, soft cake studded with fresh blueberries, and finished with a lemon glaze. It got it’s name from a teenaged girl named Renny Powell who took second place in the junior division of a Pillsbury baking contest. … Continue reading →

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Apple Coconut Muffins

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Tina Garceau

Apples and coconut seems like an odd combination, but in the case of these muffins – it works! They’re not overly sweet, which is okay because you get a taste of the chopped apple in every bite!

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Italian Bread

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Tina Garceau

This lovely loaf of Italian bread was the perfect accompaniment to the baked ziti we had on Sunday night as the snow was beginning to fall. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside – and the best part … Continue reading →

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Apple Crumb Muffins

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Tina Garceau

I whipped these muffins up while waiting for some sandwich rolls to rise. It takes no time to mix the batter up, sprinkle with the topping, and bake. Before you know it, you have a lovely batch of muffins to … Continue reading →

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Pasta e Ceci

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Tina Garceau

Another cold one on Saturday – 13º to be specific. Perfect weather for soup, and this one certainly fit the bill – chick peas, ditalini, spinach, in a light tomato broth. It’s easy to make and delicious!

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