Treat of the Week: Harvest Spice Cake

harvest spice cake

These days, I continually find myself looking for ways to simplify my life. This week I let go of my old bike. It had 18 gears. I estimate that 16 of those had never been used. I replaced it with a single-speed bike which I have subsequently adorned with wire cargo baskets on the back […]

Thanksgiving Breakfast: Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

pumpkin spice pancakes recipe

Fall has arrived and pumpkin spice permeates the air. From lattes to cheesecakes, you can’t seem to escape its magical autumn appeal. We’ve surrendered to its charms and incorporated it into a new fall breakfast favorite, pumpkin spice pancakes.  These pancakes are a bit denser than usual pancakes thanks to the weight of the pumpkin […]

Treat of the Week: Spiced Pear Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Swirl

spiced pear ice cream with caramel swirl recipe

We’re getting a bit of a late start with Ice Cream Month, but we’ve got several great flavors coming your way this July. We begin our smooth journey with this pear ice cream. If you like the flavor of pear, you are going to LOVE this treat. The ice cream is delicious, but the caramel […]

Snack Attack: Firecrackers

firecrackers snack recipe

Today we have a quick post to get you ready for Thanksgiving.  Beyond the usual Turkey Day fare, some will be looking for the snack food to pop while they watch a little football. We have the perfect solution. We call them firecrackers (mostly because we make them fairly hot), but you can call them […]

Treat of the Week: Eggnog Spicecake Trifle

eggnog spice cake trifle recipe

The chilly weather is making me very happy these days. Fall cleaning and preparation for the upcoming holiday season are underway. It’s time to polish up all those heirloom serving pieces and get the linens pressed. The stores are starting to fill with holiday goodness. One of my perennial favorites is eggnog. We don’t really […]

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