What a wonderful Father’s Day we had! Our son and daughter-in-law from LA were with us. We were not expecting our other son, daughter-in-law and 10 month old grandson. They had been visiting family in Oregon, and arrived home Friday evening after an 11 hour drive. Needless to say, we did not expect them to…
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Celebrating Dinner at Sheila’s 10th year with Magnolia Bakery’s Vanilla Cake with Amazing Vanilla Frosting!
Dinner at Sheila’s recently became 10 years old! And I have to say it took me by surprise! I never imagined when I began this blog I would still be at it 10 years later! But here I am, and happy to say I’m still excited about it. I have always been happy in the…
Almond and Plum Snack Cake
This beautiful Almond and Plum Snack Cake appears in the current issue of Food and Wine magazine. This recipe is just one of thousands of desserts prepared by professional pastry chefs in Manhattan for what has become a baked good-fueled fundraiser. Begun by pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz, who directs the pastry program at Altro Paradiso…
Dinner at Sheila’s Turned 9! (Stuck in my Thumb, and Pulled Out a Plum to Celebrate) ! Plum Upside-Down Cake
Wow, nine years since I decided to begin this blog! It is really hard to believe I am almost a decade into it, but I am so happy I made the decision to do it. I’m certain back in 2010 I never imagined I would still be at it in 2019, but here I am!…
A Sunday Brunch!
I love entertaining with a brunch especially on a Sunday because it’s already understood it will be relaxing… cause it’s Sunday! There are so many easy yet appealing menu options. And because you’re serving a meal to cover both breakfast and lunch it’s okay to go a bit overboard with choices. (This is great for…
Blueberry, Almond and Lemon Cake
I first saw this recipe for the Blueberry, Almond and Lemon Cake above in the New York Times Online Cooking Column. I served it this morning when a friend came over for coffee. We both agreed it’s a keeper! The recipe comes from Yotam Ottolenghi, a well known Israeli-British chef, restaurant owner, and food writer. With…
A Red, White and Blue Dessert for the 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! We celebrated at home this year, having recently returned from a wonderful trip to Michigan where my youngest brother hosted a family reunion at his home near the the lake. We play bocce every Tuesday with our neighbors throughout the year at a nearby park. When we moved to our new…
Orange Angel Food Cake
At the recent Saturday morning farmers market my husband purchased 3 baskets of local strawberries, one of our points of pride living here on the central coast. Although available much of the year here, we are approaching the season when they are coming into their own, and just keep getting better and better. Looking at…
Dinner at Sheila’s is Six Years Old Today!
What better way to celebrate than share 6 of my favorite cake recipes with you from the past six years! Here you go… Coconut Layer Cake Carrot Cupcakes/Cake Glazed Fudge Cake Raspberry Cheesecake Strawberries and Cream Spectacular Triple Berry Summer Buttermilk Bundt Cake Hope you enjoy them, and looking forward to sharing another delicious year with…
Sweet Cakes For A Sweet New Year
This evening marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year (5776, to be exact). As we welcome the new year it is traditional to eat sweet foods to symbolize our wishes for a sweet year ahead. In anticipation for the holiday I have baked two very traditional cakes which I have posted on this blog…