Dessert

Homemade Pecan Pie

November 22, 2011 Dessert
Homemade Pecan Pie

There it sits, the lone piece of pecan pie. It’s crust buttery and flaky, it’s filling rich and decadent. Everyone scrambles for the last piece – begging and pleading, offering bribes of dish duty and garbage rotation.  Faces light up as grandma gently lifts it from the pie plate, crumbs falling back into the dish. [...]

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

November 8, 2011 Autumn
Pumpkin Cheesecake

The fall season ushers in an abundance of rich, decadent flavors; apples baked and drowned in a sweet rum sauce, pears poached in red wine, and nuts caramelized in maple and brown sugar. Each flavor is unique to this colorful and vibrant season.  But the quintessential fall flavor is pumpkin. With its ability to be [...]

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Homemade Pumpkin Pie

November 6, 2011 Autumn
Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie. It’s a must at every Thanksgiving. It sits on the dessert table, drawing eyes from across the room. It’s crust golden brown and flaky, the custard rich and creamy. Sitting next to it is a bowl of sweet whipped cream. Dessert is always the most anticipated part of the Thanksgiving feast. Sure, I [...]

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Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

November 1, 2011 Autumn
Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

It’s November 1st and the feeling of pre-holiday stress is already here. There’s so much to do in so little time – menus to plan, pies to bake, and a turkey to wrangle – it’s enough to make one pull their hair out.  With your to do list growing a mile-a-minute, it’s hard to remember [...]

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Small Plate: Halloween Cakes

October 29, 2011 Dessert
Small Plate: Halloween Cakes

Halloween is a creative holiday, one where bakers and cake decorators can go all out with their sweet confections. I’ve been cruising the web and have spotted some pretty spectacular cakes, just in time for Halloween. Take a look and be inspired! Cake Wrecks: The Nightmare Before Christmas Makoodle: Monster Cake Recipe Girl: Candy Corn [...]

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5 Easy Halloween Desserts

October 27, 2011 Autumn
5 Easy Halloween Desserts

With Halloween only days away, the pressure is on for anyone who embraces the ghoulish holiday. Costumes need to be perfected, last minute decorations need to be hung, and the Halloween menu needs to be finalized – it’s a flurry of activity for one night of spooktacular delight. These five Halloween desserts are quick, easy, [...]

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Homemade Apple Crisp

October 25, 2011 Autumn
Homemade Apple Crisp

Apple crisp is a heartwarming way to enjoy the fall season. Sweet, tender apples smothered in cinnamon, sugar, and a toasted oat topping – it’s as close to food heaven as you can get. One of the best things about apple crisp is it’s versatility. With such simple ingredients, it’s easy to adapt a recipe [...]

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Halloween Cupcakes

October 20, 2011 Autumn
Halloween Cupcakes

Halloween is just weeks away and everyone seems to be getting into the spirit of ghouls, goblins, and ghosts. Everywhere you look there are spider webs, jack-o-lanterns, and faux graveyards popping up in people’s front yards. Costumes are flying off the shelves and candy is being purchased in bulk, all in preparation for an evening [...]

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Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies

October 17, 2011 Autumn
Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate chip, sugar, and peanut butter – these delicious cookies are the holy trinity of the cookie world, each cookie saying something completely different. The chocolate chip is a comforting staple that conjures up memories of grandma in the kitchen, gently stirring in the package of chocolate chips. A sugar cookie, on the other hand, is [...]

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3 Favorite Pumpkin Cheesecakes

October 12, 2011 Autumn
3 Favorite Pumpkin Cheesecakes

For the past couple of weeks Milwaukee has been experiencing on of the pretties Indian summers I’ve ever seen. Everywhere you look there are bright, golden leaves gently falling to the ground. The air is warm and sweet, carrying with it a subtle hint of burnt leaves. Apple orchards and pumpkin farms are booming, with [...]

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