It’s taken me over a year to get it right, but I think I’ve finally nailed this recipe for pumpkin spelt waffles. Thanks to this recipe from Chocolate and Carrots for inspiring me to play around with the amounts in the original recipe. I mean she had me at an entire can of pumpkin! I knew it…
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingerbread Cookie Crust
I finally hit my seasonal pumpkin kick. Who isn’t right? Pumpkin recipes are everywhere, some may want a break from it, but this is the season to really enjoy the freshest pumpkin flavors, and I’m definitely enjoying them right now. Lately I’ve been in a cheesecake baking mood, maybe it’s because I haven’t made in quite some time,…
Bourbon Ice Cream w. Maple Roasted Apples
Every Fall I make a signature seasonal ice cream flavor. Last year it involved Caramel Apples and Cheesecake, and the year before that, Chocolate Pumpkin Chai. The weather was just perfect here in New Jersey last week, perfect for apple picking! And it’s exactly what J and I did Saturday afternoon, so of course apples were again the inspiration…
Tiramisu Cake
J’s dad has been on my case to make him these tiramisu cupcakes, ones he absolutely fell in love with a few years back at a Superbowl party. Trust me I’ve been wanting to make them too, and give everyone in J’s family the satisfaction of eating these delightful Italian inspired cupcakes, but like the traditional recipe,…
Southern Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This is another of those few favorite cakes of mine. There’s this honey lemon sage one I love the most, and its fig rendition, then there’s a southern classic, hummingbird cake. I’ve been making it for a few years now and every time, it’s a crowd pleaser. When I introduced this cake back into my regular…
A Charming Minimalist White Thanksgiving Table
When I don’t have much time to develop a concept for a table or arrange a centerpiece, I always go with neutrals and decor pieces I can find around the house or in my garden. Some may see it as too simple, but layers of whites, gray, and flesh tones pair elegantly with any color. With touches…
Holiday Guest Tips
Holiday entertaining can be quite stressful for any host, even with these tips I’ve shared. Since majority of us will be guests this season there are a few things we can do that will help out the host tremendously. You’ll be a great friend and guest by following these simple tips this holiday season. 1….
Holiday Hosting Tips
If the chilling weather, and endless houses decked in holiday lights haven’t assured you that it’s the end of November, then that the fact that Thanksgiving is just a week away, sure will. The holidays can become quite daunting and frustrating for most. Instead of it being a time to celebrate with loved ones over…
