Category Archives: Confections

I was cleaning out my fridge when I fell upon a jar of my mommy’s delicious apple butter from last Fall. She has a huge apple tree in her garden and made tons of apple butter to purge her tree. I decided that there was no way I was going to be able to useContinue reading “Caramel Apple Butter Bread”

As some of you may know, I recently returned from a trip to France. I had a fabulous time!! I ate, shopped, drank and ate some more. I also had the opportunity to take two cooking classes while I was there: one on pastries, the other on bread. I didnt have time in my scheduleContinue reading “Ooh La la: Mastering the French Macaron”

I love red velvet ANYTHING!!! Its such a classic flavor and can be put in so many baked goods, including breakfast items. I decided to make some red velvet waffles because I knew that my mommy and brother were scheduled to visit and I could experiment on them. They turned out pretty tasty so IContinue reading “Red Velvet Waffles!!!”

 I developed this recipe because I was in the middle of moving last year and had to get rid of some food items. Most of my pans were packed up. I had a bunch of old bananas, some packets of yeast and some left over baking items. I thought this would be the best thingContinue reading “Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls”

I consider myself a bread pudding connoisseur. It happens to be my favorite dessert and I try to enjoy as many varieties as I can get my lips around. One particular afternoon I was perusing the shelves of Ross and came across and Chocolate Chip Panettone. I immediately threw it in the shopping basket. I knewContinue reading “Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding with Orange cream”

The other night I had a dream that I was on the beach on somebody’s island. I was clearly enjoying myself as I was sipping on my tropical beverage as well. I then had an epiphany, as I often do, about a new dessert idea. Piña Colada cookies!! Why hasn’t anyone every thought of this!?!Continue reading “Piña Colada Cookies”

I was perusing Pinterest today as I usually do during my downtime when I came across a recipe for eggnog muffins. I became intrigued because as I do every year, I bought too much eggnog and have leftovers. I decided to take on the challenge of making them healthier and gluten free. Here is myContinue reading “Gluten Free Eggnog Muffins”

Its the most wonderful time of the year. The time where you put on your flannel PJs, your fuzzy slippers, sit by the fireplace, sip on warm apple cider and nibble on homemade cookies. I found a way to combine two of my favorite Fall/ Winter flavors and pastimes with these cookies. Please enjoy:  Continue reading “Caramel Apple Cider Cookies”