Caramelized Onion Tart

It’s official; my chica brunches are now going to happen once a month.  We have way too much time to not do them more often and this time around, we had so much fun.

This time it was a bit more special, since my best friend was visiting for the weekend and she got to meet my new set of friends. I also had the plus benefit of having a helping hand in putting it all together.

Here is my recipe for a great chica brunch:

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Zuppa Inglese

This past Monday was Tom’s birthday.  And a couple of weeks ago as we were sitting planning “Tomfest” (as he likes to call it) I asked the question that I was dreading: “So, what do you want me to bake for your birthday?”

Notice that I did not say, “What type of CAKE you want for your birthday?”

See the cake crazy person in the relationship is me – Tom is all about pies and cooked fruit desserts.

Remember this one?

I was hoping that he did not… Because ever since I made that thing, he has been sending hints left and right for a do over.

I have been busy ignoring him.

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