Every time I travel, I get a few cooking magazines to read on the plane. One of my most recent trips, I picked up a Fine Cooking magazine, cooking fresh. I came across this quince upside down spice cake and I was intrigued. First, I had never seen or had a quince and I thought the warm flavors ...
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Dark Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Kahlua Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Bon Voyage Mom!
This delicious cake was for a very special occasion. My mommy’s birthday! Not only was it a birthday celebration, but my sister and I had an extra special surprise for our mom. A trip to Paris! My mom has never been abroad and loves Paris, we wanted to be able to make this happen for her. It ...
It’s 5:00 Somewhere! Apple Cider Martini!
It's the weekend! Time for cocktails! The apple inspiration continues. As we head into holiday season, or more like party season, I like to create seasonal cocktails for my social events. I think there should be a signature cocktail at parties along with all the other wine, beer, etc. It adds ...
How Do You Like Them Apples! Caramel Apple Pie Blondies!
Sooo, I was planning on going apple picking this fall. I had envisioned a beautiful fall day, the sun shining, a warm sweater and plenty of apples for the taking! Well, sometimes our plans and intentions fall short of life and what is going on. Unfortunatley I didn't get to head out to the apple ...
Warm Spice Cake to Warm the Heart and Home!
Wow, can’t believe it’s already fall! Where does the time go? I feel the older I get the faster the years fly by! Ahh, I digress though. I was talking about fall and what this season invokes in so many of us. There is something just so cozy about the changing of the seasons, the cool crisp days, ...
Baking with the Birthday Girl! Fudgy Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream.
Hello world! I’m ready for my close up! Kind of sorta. So excited to be launching my blog and publishing my first recipe for you all! When thinking about what should be my inaugural post and what recipe should I share first, I considered what was going on, what parties I’m hosting or attending or ...
