As Juliet may have lamented from the Shakespeare play “Romeo and Juliet,” “A rose by any other name would smell as an apple?” No, we won’t taint Juliet’s plea, but I am here to let you know that an apple is that of a rose, at least it is of the same family. Apples, quinces,…
Category: Desserts
Guest Chef Christmas Cookie Exchange! Marsha’s Chocolaty Double Peanut Butter Gems
I’ve posted these golden chocolatey gems before, but in the light of the season and their deliciousness I’m reblogging Marsha’s goodies. Why are these yummies double delights? Because they start with a chocolate peanut butter cup enveloped in creamy peanut butter cookie dough. Talk about mega peanuty flavor! These amazing chocolaty, golden, sweet treats are great in…
Holiday Fare of Film & Song “The Best Pumpkin Pie” From “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” Brenda Lee
The Best Pumpkin Pie Few things say “The Holidays” than smooth, creamy, spicy pumpkin pie. I’ve tried many recipes over the years; mostly with the called for condensed milk. All were good, but always needed a mask of whipped cream to be completely palatable. “Why not put the whipped cream ‘in’ the pie?”I thought to…
Guest Chef Christmas Cookie Exchange! Mary’s Mini Cinnamon Cookie Rolls
Mini Cinnamon Cookie Rolls These spicy little spirals offer intense cinnamon flavor and are a crispy, buttery cross between snickerdoodles and cinnamon rolls. These luscious Christmasy bites are our friend Mary’s most popular requests for cookie exchanges. Mary says, “Most people say they taste like Christmas!” Grab a mug of steamy coffee or a tall glass of…
Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
These luscious, creamy & lightly spiced bars are a fine fusion of apple pie and delectable cheesecake–sure to satisfy your craving for both. Everywhere you turn foodies near and far are latching onto the craze of making pie cakes. Have you seen them? Already prepared baked pies, of varying flavors, enveloped in cake batter of various flavors…
Holiday Fare of Film & Song! “Chestnuts” from “The Christmas Song” & Chocolate Chestnut Truffle Cake
For me, Christmas would not be complete nor begin without listening to Nat King Cole croon his beloved popular “Christmas Song.” As a young girl I eagerly watched mama’s hand place the needle on the round, black vinyl and knew Mr. Cole’s tender, tenor voice would soon begin singing our favorite holiday tune. “Chestnuts roasting…
Guest Chef Christmas Cookie Exchange! Maria’s Mexican Chocolate Wedding Cookies
The cookies that are served at most weddings and celebrations are known in Mexico as biscochitos. The basic ingredients are nearly identical to Russian teacakes or shortbread: ground nuts, flour, butter, sugar. In Mexico they are rolled into balls or formed into crescent shapes and covered with confectioner’s sugar. Maria has twisted the traditional recipe…
Christmas; Eat Drink & Be Merry! Holiday Fare & Drink of Film & Song; Homemade Marshmallows!
“It’s a marshmallow world in the winter When the snow comes to cover the ground It’s the time for play, it’s a whipped cream day I wait for it the whole year round.” Homemade marshmallows? Yes! Are they worth the effort? Absolutely! Plus, they’re really not difficult to make—it’s not rocket science! The spongy, sweet…
Salted Caramel Apple Pie
Tis the season for baking! As easy as pie? You bet! This is no store bought! It’s real, luscious and completely satisfying–you will find new best friends with this one; they’ll flock to you! I’ve jumped on the bandwagon and incorporated the “salted caramel” aspect and it’s a winner! The brown sugar offers the caramely,…
USA’s Popular State by State Thanksgiving Recipes! Alaska “Pumpkin Cream Pie”
What says “Thanksgiving” more than pumpkin pie? We all gather around the feasting table for delectable, sometimes once a year, victuals. However, for must of us, if pumpkin pie is not included on the menu then something is truly lacking. To change things up a bit, this recipe adds a luscious layer of cream right…
Once Upon a Spice 