Not that I need ANOTHER excuse to bake something “pumpkin spice,” something super nice. But, I was gifted a gorgeous jar of Williams Sonoma Pecan Pumpkin Butter – and I just had to figure out a creative and unique opportunity for use – and to share. Karen, my sweetheart and 😇 friend knows me all…
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Well, the back was, other than, “absolutely amazing and delicious – oh, my god!” – “It’s like pecan pie with walnuts and instead and not the weird corn syrupy taste. It’s better.” I’ll take that! Now that we are into the season where nutcrackers emerge, I thought I’d introduce our kitchen to some freshly shelled…
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Yes, the “holidays” are here.Will there be parties, get-togethers, gatherings, like usual?I’m not so sure.First it was St. Patrick’s Day, then Easter was canceled, we missed summer vacation and traveling, no 4th of July parties, Halloween was a bust – and now? Will COVID allow for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year? Regardless of whether you’re…
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One of the things I miss most about living in the Pacific Northwest is the food. Yes, all the food (and the fresh flowers). The produce is truly insane, up there. It’s fresh, it’s fragrant, it’s flavorful, AND there are so many fetching items I can never find here in Colorado.They are also crazy about…
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Happy Halloween! In honor of the pumpkin carving holiday, I created a batch of “mac n’ cheese” for a friend’s work potluck today. While the pasta isn’t technically macaroni, I love the spooky spiral shape – it’s even better than plain old mac. And, the addition of pumpkin makes this salty, creamy delight even better!…
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When I was a kid, my mom used to make our cornbread with yogurt. Sometimes it was plain yogurt, and sometimes it was vanilla, custard style. This always resulted in a rich, moist cornbread, reminiscent of cake. It was perfect – no butter, no honey necessary. (Well, okay, sometimes we’d indulge with honey butter). In…
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Teaching a cooking class a few months ago, I met a woman very near and dear to my heart. Candace touched my soul for a variety of reasons and I will cherish my evening with her – along with the rest of the gang – for years to come. One of the special moments we…
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeHolidayGoodness #CollectiveBias #ad Although it may seem like I have all the time in the world, I’m just like the rest of us on many days: harried, hurried, hustled, and overwhelmed. I’m ON THE GO! And it when it…
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I’ve never been a big fan of the heavy, cheesey, creamy density of traditional scalloped potatoes. In fact, I’m not a lover of white potatoes in general. Sweet potatoes, well, that’s something entirely different. Anyway, in an effort to create yet something simply beautiful again for the ensuing winter season, I choose to manifest a…
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Although pumpkin spice season officially begins in September, I quite enjoy the scent of cinnamon all year round. In fact, THAT spice smell, along with evergreen and rosemary, makes the holiday season especially sensational in my mind. It’s not just the family get togethers, friendly company, and gift giving that warms my heart, but it’s…
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