We've taken our traditional recipe for coconut macaroons, shaped them into little birds nests and baked them until they were slightly golden brown.

Filled with a delicious dark chocolate (72%) center, then topped with chocolate Easter Egg candies, these cookies are the perfect treat for Spring and Easter!

We were so pleased to create this cute Barnyard Birthday Cake for a very special 2-year old. Thank you JoJo for letting us be part of your special day! Here are the details of the front, back and sides and close up details on the horse and cow. We also made small party favor gifts for the guests to take home. 

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For the 4th of July Holiday, we're offering a few new items at our Thursday Farmer's Market in South Pasadena! Stop by the booth and ask to sample our Meringue Clouds and Rhubarb Pie.

Our Meringue Clouds make the perfect base for fresh fruits like blueberries and strawberries. It's colorful and festive! And, just for fun, add a dab of ice cream or whipped cream! 

We also have Rhubarb Bars and Rhubarb Pies-In-A-Cup available. You must try these delicious Rhubarb treats! And, they make for a perfect picnic dessert. 

Check out the link to the South Pasadena Farmer's Market and we hope to see you there!

Did you know we can do special order Birthday Cakes? Here's a holiday cake we made for a birthday party close to the July 4th weekend!  This white cake with a lemon creme center is very festive and absolutely delicious!

Pasadena's biggest block party is back! Everyone is invited to join Pasadena Heritage in celebration at the Colorado Street Bridge Party Saturday, July 12th from 6:00 to 11:30 p.m. This night of music, dancing, rare mustangs, free kids activities, and festive foods and beverages will be held atop one of the most beautiful bridges in the world.

Back by popular demand, we're bringing our Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookies to today's farmer's markets. Moist, chewy and packed with raisins and crunchy almonds, these cookies make a great afternoon treat. Stop by today and pick up yours for this weekend!  

We're excited to introduce our Dark Chocolate Brownies to the Thursday Farmer's Markets!

Decadently rich and perfectly satisfying, these moist brownies make the perfect afternoon treat. Stop by the Farmer's Markets today and try a sample!

Last month for Mother's Day, I told you a little bit about the women of my family, their love of baking and the long tradition in our family of passing down favorite recipes from one generation to the next. This month I would like to honor the men and fathers in my family.

As a baker, I want to know where my ingredients come from and I am proud to say that many of the men in my family were farmers. 

On my father’s side, my great grandfather, John (Papa) Schaal operated a farm in Kansas. My grandfather, Dr. Lawrence Schaal, was a plant pathologist with the Department of Agriculture and managed an experimental station in Cheyenne, Wyoming where crops suitable for the harsh climate of Colorado and Wyoming were developed. In addition to food crops, Grandpa also developed a breed of grass capable of growing on, and slowly breaking down, shale tailings produced by western oil companies. 

On my mother's side, my great grandfather, James Pirie, moved from northern Scotland to build a farm in Fort Collins, Colorado. My grandfather, Fred Thompson, served as the Ranch Foreman for a large cattle ranch high in the Colorado Rockies near the town of Fairplay.

Ties to the earth and to earth science continue with my father and husband. My father, John Lawrence Schaal, holds a degree in zoology and during his long career with the Department of Labor, worked closely with migrant farm laborers throughout Texas, California and Colorado. My husband, Michael Abrams, is a geologist and volcanologist specializing in satellite imagery of earth. Together with Michael’s father, Dr. Bernard Abrams, they share a love for world travel and seeking out fine wines and cuisine.

Below are a few photos of these wonderful men.