Apple tarts are so … yesterday? Well, they are a thing.Apple-cinnamon is also a “thing.”But, the NEW thing, is Brown Sugar Cinnamon Brandy Caramel PEAR pie tart!Yes, pear cinnamon – really a brown sugar-cinnamon pie crust, baked into a tart pan, smothered in slightly sweet mascarpone cheese, and then topped with brandy-caramel cooked pears and…
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Of course the BIG, end of the year holiday are done and gone. But, we didn’t really get to celebrate to the full extent this year with all the Christmas baking, new years charcuterie and such, and just the traditional rolling buffet of treats – Don’t misunderstand me, I’m no fan of a buffet type…
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I adore making shortbread. It’s so easy – no eggs required, no stand mixer – it’s simple, AND it’s so delicious. Buttery and moist, it brings me back to my childhood of devouring Walker’s Shortbread cookies and Trifoil Girlscout Cookies. YUM! These are a bit more special. Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce and vibrant M&M candies…
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Fall is officially here. In fact, it’s more than here. It has ARRIVED and it’s almost winter! Thus, rather than dreading the impending cold and snow, I choose to celebrate. Let’s bake a cake! Filled with the spices of the season, the caramel cream cheese frosting is slightly savory to balance out the sweetness of…
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