About

If you have any questions regarding recipes, photos, writing or publishing, please contact Geni at {sweetandcrumby@gmail.com}

If you are interested in a sweet tray catered for your event in the Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley or Orange County area, please contact me via email for pricing. All professional cooking will be done in a commercial grade kitchen using mostly organic and ALL NATURAL products.

Hi, I’m Geni. I’m the baker and mostly the crumby part of this blog. I have realized with this blog how much I enjoy writing, and that I have alot more to say about the world and my life than I originally banked on.

My twelve-year-old daughter, Zoie, is the sweet part. She is our head photographer and superb sous chef. My awesomely supportive husband is also part of the photography team and our resident tech geek. Baking is my solace, my fun and my passion. If I’ve had a bad day, I bake…if I’ve had a good day, I bake and anything in between, I bake. Bake sale at school, I’m there! Need cupcakes for a class party….from scratch of course… 3 dozen, why not?

After my kitchen is clean and sparkly and looks untouched….I see a blank canvas, and my husband sees a disaster waiting to happen. My kids, husband and dog reap the rewards of my baking though so there are not too many complaints about the revolving mess on my counters. The dog mostly gets the crumbs on the floor, but I haven’t heard her complain yet either. A chocoholic doesn’t even begin to touch the surface nor explain my love and devotion to that beautiful, dark, smooth wonderfulness that must enter my mouth daily. That’s it, no questions asked, I must have chocolate.

I also have a devotion to all things organic, natural and preferably local. Any recipe you see on this site, you can assume I have used ingredients which are organic if findable, economical and in my pantry at the moment. Organic vanilla, flour, sugar, butter and eggs are staples here and so are fresh organic fruits and veggies. We have just started a tiny organic garden on my patio in pots….we’ll see where that goes. I’m not a gardener at heart. Dirt and worms are not as much my thing as butter and sugar, but my desire for a constant source of organic ingredients inspires me to trudge on with it.

I truly appreciate you stopping by so leave me a comment, and let me know how the recipes work out for you. I hope you find your time is well spent here at Sweet and Crumby.

Sincerely,

Geni

42 Comments »

42 Responses

on July 14, 2010 at 4:33 pm | Reply heretastethis

Love your blog, and good luck with the gardening!
- on July 14, 2010 at 10:44 pm | Reply Geni
  
  Thank you! It’s quite an endeavor as I am sure you well know. Fun though! Stop by again sometime.
on July 17, 2010 at 6:36 am | Reply Nye

I love your photos, so your daughter photographs all the pictures here, very talented girl.
- on July 17, 2010 at 7:01 am | Reply Geni
  
  She takes most of them but not all. Thank you. She is learning alot and we have a good camera…that helps.
on July 18, 2010 at 9:50 pm | Reply sandralife

Love your blog…:D

Good luck!
on August 5, 2010 at 7:08 am | Reply aminyc

I am so glad you posted on my blog and I found yours! It’s wonderful! Can’t wait to follow along!
on August 10, 2010 at 8:04 pm | Reply thebrokenganache

Wonderful blog.
your daughter photos are great
on August 10, 2010 at 10:40 pm | Reply sweetlyf

Thanks for leading me to your very nice blog! We have the same blog template Clean and nice.. I love your blog photos so far.. ill keep on reading.. I kept your link so I can stalk your blog hehehe
- on August 11, 2010 at 5:47 am | Reply Geni
  
  Thank you for all your nice comments. I absolutely encourage blog stalkers!
on August 11, 2010 at 11:35 am | Reply sandy

Your blog is y entertainment. I can’t wait for the next recipe, and comical repetoire.
- on August 11, 2010 at 11:48 am | Reply Geni
  
  Thank you!
on August 20, 2010 at 1:59 pm | Reply Gracie

Welcome to the foodie blogosphere! Thanks for posting at the Red Kitchen Project and leading me here. I look forward to seeing what you’ll come up with next!
–Gracie
- on August 20, 2010 at 2:00 pm | Reply Geni
  
  Thank you for stopping by!
on August 23, 2010 at 3:14 pm | Reply fontgirl

I love the idea of your “sweet and crumby” blog title – so fitting! I look forward to sharing recipes Keep up the great blogging!
on November 7, 2010 at 4:58 pm | Reply Sandra

I have had such a fun time looking at your blog. I never new that you were sooooo talented. Reading what you write is truly a pleasure. I might even have to try a few receipes.
- on November 7, 2010 at 11:40 pm | Reply Geni - Sweet and Crumby
  
  That’s so sweet Sandra.
on January 8, 2011 at 10:40 am | Reply Nadine

Hi Geni,
I love your blog! I never read blogs but I LOVE yours! I found it because I was looking for a cupcake with three musketeers in it. Your recipe was the best homemade recipe I have ever made. I have tried so many cupcake recipes and they are never moist and delicious. The frosting recipe was amazing too!
Thank your posting on your blog. I really enjoy it.
Sincerely,
Nadine
- on February 4, 2011 at 2:31 pm | Reply Geni - Sweet and Crumby
  
  Thank you so much. Your sweet comments are inspiring.
on January 22, 2011 at 7:08 am | Reply Amanda

HI Geni! I can’t find an email to contact you and the comment you left on my blog about the Olive Oil Cake doesn’t have any contact info either (no email in blogger profile). Anyway, I wanted to thank you for your kind comments and invite you to the Food Blogger Discussion List if you would like some other food bloggers to chat with, joke around with, share ideas, etc. Send me an email. amanda [at] amandascookin.com
on February 7, 2011 at 4:31 pm | Reply Nadine

Hi Geni,
I am sending you a message because I thought that maybe you could help me…. My husband’s birthday is next week. (Feb. 15th) His favorite candy bar is Almond Joy. I was wondering if you have or know of a recipe for an Almond Joy cake. Something with chocolate, almonds and coconut?
If you know of a recipe, please send it my way.

Thanks!

~Nadine
on March 4, 2011 at 2:07 pm | Reply Nina

Hi Geni! Thanks for your kind words on the whipping cream pound cake! I agree–we were definitely meant to be friends I didn’t see an email for you on your homepage, so am leaving comment here. To answer your question on adding vanilla bean to cake…I split it open with a knife and scrape the seeds out and toss them into cake batter. It doesn’t look like alot, but once it’s mixed–you see lots of black flecks throughout….and the flavor … pure heaven! Happy Friday, Nina
on April 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm | Reply zupansmarkets

We love your blog and are checking back often to see your new recipes to get inspiration and new ideas for our readers!

We also have a blog that we write every week (http://zupansmarkets.wordpress.com/) that’s filled with recipes, store updates, new product recommendations, and more. We already have you up on our page as part of our “Other local & delicious blogs” section. Would you be willing to trade links with us, putting a link to us on your blog?

Thanks so much for your consideration and your response,
on May 27, 2011 at 6:47 am | Reply fatisrecipes

beautiful photography. great blog!
on June 8, 2011 at 9:53 pm | Reply thefooddoctor

You have an amazing blog Geni..I am really glad I found it
subscribing immediately
on June 12, 2011 at 9:59 am | Reply My BlogJect

Geni, fab blog! great charm and photos and the baking looks amazing! Nice to find you
on June 21, 2011 at 6:04 pm | Reply Nancy G. Messina

Hi Geni! It’s me, Nancy G. from your hometown (mom, Pam). My mom just told me about this blog. Love it!…even though I can’t cook or bake. I am going to try some of you more simple recipes, now that BOTH kids will be in school in the Fall. I am signing up for your blog. Too fun! —-Nancy
on October 13, 2011 at 7:34 pm | Reply Sally Veres

Great website Geni! You have inpsired me to do some cooking/baking……I think! haha I love to cook but find it hard to find time. Also my family, or should I say my husband, is a very picky eater. My kids are much better eaters thank goodness!! Thanks Geni! Good job Zoie!
on November 24, 2011 at 6:52 am | Reply Colline

Hello Geni.
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Please read my most recent blog post to find out what steps to take if you should decide to accept it.
on December 9, 2011 at 9:39 am | Reply LadyAssassin

I love your blog ! Lots of amazingly yummy goodies, and you have inspired me to start baking for the holiday season.
Erin
on December 16, 2011 at 12:56 am | Reply niasunset

I wished to give a gift for you….

http://photographyofnia.com/2011/12/15/bottles-in-the-kitchen/
on January 6, 2012 at 12:32 pm | Reply iggycakes

I love your blog. It’s so wonderfully delicious ;p

I too like to bake…I’ve been wanting to try things from scratch!
New apartment with the husband means a New Me! It will be my goal to pick up baking. we think I might have a natural hand for it. Wish me luck on trying.
on February 14, 2012 at 4:27 am | Reply Colline

I enjoy reading your blog posts, your recipes, and looking at the pictures you have taken of delicious food. It is for this reason I have nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award. Please see my post for details http://collinesblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/kreative-blogger-award/
- on February 14, 2012 at 10:48 am | Reply Geni - Sweet and Crumby
  
  You are the sweetest! What a nice Valentine’s present this morning!
  - on February 14, 2012 at 10:59 am Colline
    
    You deserve it Geni. Even though I have not tried your baking recipes yet, I know I will one day (if I ever reach my weight loss goal!)
on March 5, 2012 at 12:44 pm | Reply Colline

I love your blog so much I had to pass on the ABC award to you. Thank you for all the work that you do for putting your blog posts together. http://collinesblog.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/abc-award/
- on March 5, 2012 at 3:40 pm | Reply Geni - Sweet and Crumby
  
  Thanks Colline! You are so sweet.
on March 27, 2012 at 3:02 am | Reply Colline

I had to nominate you for another award! The Very Inspiring Blog Award. I enjoy reading your recipes and your posts. Please see my own post for details: http://collinesblog.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
- on March 27, 2012 at 6:59 am | Reply Geni - Sweet and Crumby
  
  You are the sweetest Colline! THANK YOU!
on April 2, 2012 at 9:50 pm | Reply jackiedejesse

Your blog is so wonderful that I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Keep up the great work

http://whataboutthepie.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/versatile-blogger-award/

Cheers!
- on April 2, 2012 at 9:50 pm | Reply Geni - Sweet and Crumby
  
  Thank you so much Jackie! How sweet!
on April 10, 2012 at 6:28 am | Reply Vered at EatNowTalkLater

Hi! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award – http://eatnowtalklater.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/blog-awards/
- on April 10, 2012 at 9:28 am | Reply Geni - Sweet and Crumby
  
  You are too kind! Thank you very much.