I confess, I much prefer a pear tart over any form of a pear pie. The thinly baked slices of honey like pear, often layered atop a thing layer of the seasonal jam of choice, the mid autumn, well into winter, it’s Marmalade. I quite like Quince marmalade, particularly when it’s homemade, and even better…
Apple Clafoutis
But what is Autumn without Apples. It simply isn’t. Not without cinnamon, and warm spices to go along with it. So many varieties so many different flavors and very very many sweet ways of taking Autumn apples and turning them into even more heavenly creations. It’s only fitting today we share this simple and yummy…
Caramel Pumpkin Pie
Good ole pumpkin pie. Some are all about it, some will eat it if served but that’s about it, and then the rest simply don’t care for it. It’s definitely an acquired taste, not an instant crowd pleaser like apple pie. But for some time, before the holidays get real busy, I had been craving…
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
Who am I do totally impose all on your Thanksgiving menu planning with a cake recipe less than a week before the big holiday?? I know, what kind of event planner and entertainer am I, but dessert is often the last thing to think about or often times is left up for guests to potluck…
Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Oh, Thanksgiving why do you stress so many people out, it’s just food guys, remember! The key thing is to make dishes and use ingredients you know, don’t try to impress your family and friends, like you would a queen. Serve up some great wine and cocktails, and dishes with hearty fall flavors, that are effortless….
Rum Pecan Pie
The ever-so decadent pecan pie is an indulgence I typically stay clear from, not only for my own sake but that of my family’s health too. But with it being the holidays, I usually make whatever they request, so I couldn’t turn them down. I’ve always had great things said about my traditional pecan pie,…
In the Kitchen : Thanksgiving Desserts
Once November rolls around, unexpectedly, I’ve got more lists of recipes I’d like to try than I can handle. With my hectic schedule at work, while trying to pack up and move, my list has become more of just endless pins, and with just nine days until Thanksgiving, yes 9 days, I’ve got to figure…