holidays

Happy Holiday Wishes and Some News…

December 22, 2011

I’ve taking a break from my kitchen this week so there has not been much baking going on here. However, I wanted to share some exciting news with you and wish everyone Happy Holidays. First, I hope everyone had a fabulous week enjoying the holiday season. I certainly did since I was away some place [...]

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Hello Pears! Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake

November 23, 2011

I love pumpkin and the smell of apples and cinnamon together. This is what obviously comes to mind when trying to think up a Thanksgiving dessert. But aren’t we forgetting something? There are some gorgeous pears out there right now. So, while I’m not quite ready for my peppermint, I’m saying goodbye to my pumpkins. [...]

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Celebrating the States on Uncle Sam’s Birthday

July 5, 2011

It’s been too too long since my last post. I’m not even sure how time slipped away like that. Last week was a busy one of planning and prepping a dessert buffet for our annual Fourth of July fireworks viewing party. I truly admire the great bloggers out there that posted a July fourth idea [...]

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Daring Bakers Challenge: Fig and Chocolate Stollen

December 27, 2010

I procrastinated on this month’s challenge and then went away last week for a beach vacation. I pretty much accepted defeat in that I was not going to have time to participate this month. Hah! I some how managed to pull it off on the last two days! Well, I guess being snowed in as [...]

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Cinnamon Walnut Layered Torte – My “Not Tiramisu”

December 15, 2010

Last week, I took myself on a field trip to visit Eataly in NYC. For those of you who have still not heard, Eataly is a big Italian marketplace- lots of food, lots to taste. I’ve been trying to get to this place since the day it opened but it’s been difficult finding a decent [...]

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Monday Musings: Holiday Cookie Swap!

December 13, 2010

Ok. So my Monday Musings post have not quite happened every Monday. I’ve been feeling a little swamped on the social calendar so the blogging has been really slow. I am mentally preparing myself for a better and more organized 2011! If all goes as planned, there will be more frequent posts! Now on to [...]