Kimberly attended UC-Davis, where she earned a degree in English. Later, she attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco to study baking & pastry arts. She is now a featured writer for Suite101, where she covers reality television.
Saving money and living on a budget doesn’t mean forgoing your favorite baked treats. Baking at home is typically much less expensive than purchasing baked goods from a grocery store or local bakery. Plus, making that...
Cherries can be used for any number of desserts and baked goods, from breads to pies to cookies. Homemade chocolate covered cherries make a wonderful Valentine's Day treat for that special someone. Dried cherries can be...
As summer approaches, more and more fresh fruits and berries are coming into season. Californians can take advantage of the local produce through farmers' markets or community supported agriculture (CSA's). There are so many farmers' markets in...
Cherry biscotti photo courtesy of Stu_Spivack/FlickrCrunchy biscotti make a great gift or special treat. After all, how many cookies can you get away with eating for breakfast with coffee? Though they take a considerable amount of time...
Fall is the time for pumpkin recipes. Try something new this Thanksgiving and make a loaf of pumpkin bread. This recipe is perfect if you only have a little pumpkin puree leftover after making your pies or pumpkin...
One of my favorite desserts to bake (and eat) has always been cheesecake. There are so many recipes available that it can fit your current food cravings or provide a little something extra. These ten cheesecake recipes have...
It's that time of year -- the weather is turning cool, the leaves are changing, and pumpkins are for sale at the grocery store. Although canned pumpkin is available all year, fall is the most common time to bring out...
Oatmeal cookies will always be a popular favorite. The additions of oatmeal and dried fruit give the cookie a nutritional boost over many other dessert treats. Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are the favorite of many people. This recipe can...
Buttermilk biscuit photo by SassyPriscilla / FlickrMost of the recipes I have seen for buttermilk biscuits call for either shortening or butter. Each one brings something delicious to the recipe, so why not use both? Homemade biscuits are a...
Crunchy, flavorful biscotti are often served with coffee for dunking. Because they are baked twice and completely dry, they hold their shape when dunked in your favorite hot beverages. Biscotti can be flavored with almost any combination of ingredients and...