I can’t believe how quickly Thanksgiving is approaching and, like every year at this time, I’ve got a mind for desserts this week. While I love a classic pumpkin or apple pie as much as the next girl, I also love switching it up and making something unexpected that still plays on seasonal flavors. I’m …
Desserts
Happy Halloween, everyone! Is everyone gearing up for the festivities tonight? It’s going to be pretty low key around here. I’m thinking a bit of baking, lots of flickering candles, and scary movies while the trick or treaters make their rounds. If you’re marking the occasion at home, too, I thought I’d share a few …
Throughout October I’m going to be taking some time off and have invited a handful of my favorite bloggers to join us. Today I am honored to have the absolutely awesome Eden of Sugar & Charm here to visit. Be sure to visit her for amazing party inspiration, DIY ideas and recipes! There is no …
Seriously, friends. I may have just died and gone to pasty heaven. Could we please pause a moment in homage to this amazing blueberry brie galette? I kind of love galettes. They’re like tasty little pie/tart confections that skip all the fuss of fancy crust in lieu of a little pocket of deliciousness. And make …
Throughout October I’m going to be taking some time off and have invited a handful of my favorite bloggers to join us. Today I am honored to have the lovely Lisa Rupp of That’s Happy dropping in to take the helm. Lisa is a ridiculously talented designer and illustrator, with mad DIY skills. Be sure …
Ahhh, profiteroles. These sweet treats are some kind of heaven. I’m sitting in the Charleston airport this morning waiting on my flight back to Syracuse and I am here to tell you what, I am craving some profiteroles and chocolate sauce right now like you wouldn’t believe. I’ve never made profiteroles before, but I am …
While it’s still hot and humid this week, I know crisp fall days are just around the corner. With the chill in the air will also come a renewed vigor to spend more time in the kitchen. Something about cooking and baking is so joyful for me. Chopping, sifting, mixing, stirring. It brings a quiet …
Root beer floats are about as classic as it gets. They remind me of being a kid when my parents owned an ice cream stand. We loved going there on the weekends and “helping out” in exchange for quarters for rounds of pinball and oversized root beer floats which we giddily slurped down. Maybe that’s …
I’ve always been a huge fan of blueberries, but ever since my first trip to Maine and my inaugural taste of wild blueberries it has become a full-out obsession. So let me just tell you, these blueberry cupcakes with honey buttercream are so happening for me. With a drizzle of homemade blueberry preserves on top? …
Our awesome DIY Contributing Editor Jenny is sharing the sweetest Valentines Day idea. Love love love this inspiration for sweet Valentines Day treats! Treat your sweetie first thing in the morning on Valentines Day with these little heart beignets served with coffee. Quickly whip up some love with the Beignet Mix from world famous french market coffee …