There’s no reason pumpkin pie can only be enjoyed at Thanksgiving. Personally, I love pumpkin in every season, 365 days year-round. But it’s true that there is something especially comforting about pumpkin in the cold weather months. And if you have some extra purée from your holiday prep or fall harvest, these Bourbon Pumpkin Pies […]
Winter is often associated with rich comfort foods, but it’s also the season of bright citrus fruits. Navel oranges start appearing in California around mid-November with their peak season occurring in February, March, and April, when they are the sweetest and most vibrant. And they couldn’t arrive at a better time! When you’re still recovering […]
A very happy New Year to you all! With each new year comes resolutions for change. Change in attitudes, in lifestyles, in activities. And for me, a change in my blog! It has been over 4 years since I first started blogging and it has also been 4 years since I significantly revitalized this website. […]
As any true foodie knows, experiencing food is like experiencing the world; it takes not just one sense, but a unique blend of all the senses. Autumn is not just in the changing color of the trees— it is in the sound of crunching leaves, in the feel of a chill morning breeze, in the […]
It’s a small world: mini iPods, mini dogs, mini muffins. Isn’t everything cuter in mini size? And now there is one more item to join the mini obsession: mini pies! These little pies are cute, delicious, and perfectly portioned. What could be better? Well, the only downside to these pies is the inability to, as […]
Cakes 'n' Bakes 