i may need to wait till the next thanksgiving to eat pecans (pecan pie), as i now i am totally nuts with macs.  for ROSE’S heavenly CAKES:  Barcelona Brownies (page 367), mac nuts were used and was a hit!

enjoy this video, with the many baking tips.  baking with children is a blessing, and who can refuse the extra helping hands.  when they grow older, i plan include ‘dish washing’ as a baking tip.

choosing a digital scale is now a full time job, there are just too many options, brands, colors, and designs.  i love one with a raised flat platform where you can put a sheet pan on it and still be able to read the screen, just like at the bakeries!