Last week I mentioned on my facebook page that things are going to be a little slower here at The Sweet Life over the next couple weeks. I’m dealing with some health issues – no worries, nothing serious – that are keeping me away. But don’t go anywhere, things will be back to normal very soon. I made these Raw Strawberry Lemon [...]

Classic Vanilla Creme Brûlée And Salted Caramel and Cafe au Lait too! Did all your dreams just come true? Head on over to VeganRicha, who so graciously offered me a day on her blog to show off this recipe.    

Spring is here! Although I’m not sure if the Northwest got the message. Yesterday was one of the rainiest days I’ve seen all year, interrupted only by a wild hail storm that left the earth dusted in white. Oh wait…that’s exactly what spring looks like in the Northwest. But I actually LOVE the spring in Oregon. Sure there are many rainy days [...]

The past few days have been beautiful. In Oregon we call this time of year February Fakeout. It’s the week or two that we take off our winter coats, put on sandals and enjoy a few of the most sunny days we as Oregonians see. Then comes the rain. Despite the impending rain, I love this short season in February. The [...]

Last year at this time I was making cookies, candies, cakes, and yule logs for stressed-out holiday shoppers. I was 8 months pregnant and finding it hard to button even the large chef’s coat. Scheduled to work both Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas, I had made no plans and my developing distaste for the holiday was growing out [...]