We got the band back together again and re-booted our book club from last year to Wine Club! Because, come on, that’s all we did anyway was drink wine, eat food and catch up! So, let’s just call a spade a spade. ...
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Toasted Meringue! All Pumpkin All the Time!
Well last week we kicked off apple season with apple cider sangria. Sticking with those fall themes, this week is all about the pumpkin! These pumpkin spice cupcakes with a toasted meringue are reminiscent of the classic pumpkin pie in cake form! The warm spices and the addition of the pumpkin puree ...
Apple Cider Sangria! Perfect Fall Cocktail to Kick Off Apple Season!
Every party should have a signature drink. Something you can make in a batch and have ready to hand to your guests as they enter your home! It should go along with the theme or the season. Well I have the perfect fall signature drink for all your fall parties and gatherings. Apple Cider Sangria! So ...
Cinnamon Date Banana Bread Pudding Cake! Gluten/Grain/Refined Sugar Free!
This cake is part bread, part cake, part gooey and all parts delicious! As the weather turns and the temps start to cool off you crave those cozy homey comfort flavors. This is just that. Warm spices of cinnamon and cardamom combined with the banana and date make for the perfect fall dessert or ...
Salted Caramel S’mores Tart! Savor the Taste of Summer All Year Long!
Welp, it’s Labor Day Weekend. What! Noooo, that means summer is coming to a close, cooler weather is just around the corner and even colder weather is soon to follow! Silver lining, apple cider doughnuts, pumpkin spice, colorful leaves and cozy sweaters. Another silver lining, these Salted Caramel ...
Baked Kahlua Bananas Foster Doughnuts! Sunday Fun Day, More Like Sunday Yum Day!
Ok, fine, I am jumping on the banana bandwagon and liking it! So many great things you can do with bananas. Ice-cream, bread, muffins and now Kahlua bananas foster baked doughnuts with an espresso chocolate glaze. Whew, that’s a lot, a lot of goodness! I love a good brunch, I am always torn between ...
Salted Caramel Mini Rolo Cupcakes! Perfect Pairing for a Tasting at Winestyr!
We were planning a get together with some of the gals I used to have book club with and one of those gals recently started working at Winestyr, this great company that highlights the smaller family run wineries that can’t compete with the big dogs! So, they just opened this amazing tasting room in ...
Shrimp Taco Pizza with Plantain Crust! Spicy, Saucy and Sassy, the Pizza Too!
Pizza is one of those comfort foods that I love. It makes me think of the weekends, family, friends and good thoughts. I also like to play with traditional pizza flavors and mix them up a bit. I had this idea for a Mexican inspired pizza with a grain free plantain crust! You get the hominess and ...
Party Favors! Oh Baby!
I love a party favor. Whether I am hosting at my house or planning a larger celebration. You should always have a take home for your guests. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate, but something with a little thought and cute packaging goes a long way! I made these for my sister’s baby shower, but ...
Chewy Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies! Have Cookies will Travel!
I am a big, soft and chewy girl. When it comes to cookies, big, soft and chewy is the way I roll. None of those hard-crunchy cookies. Also, anything with caramel and I am in. I also love to add salt to my sweets, brings out the flavor, balances everything out, keeps your taste buds engaged! In fact, ...
