Follow my blog with Bloglovin The other day I was talking to my father-in-law about cooking and he started reminiscing over his childhood. When he was a small child, back in the 1940’s, his family lived on a farm in New England. Sweets were a bit hard to come by in those days, especially since … More Pecan Sticky Buns

Follow my blog with Bloglovin This week I’ve been here in Connecticut visiting my husband’s parents with our two boys. The weather sure has been a bit different than we’re used to. We haven’t had a heavy snowfall (yet) but it’s definitely been cold outside and snow is in our forecast. As we get ready … More Rum & Eggnog Bundt Cake

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Eggnog is one of those holiday drinks that is either loved or hated. I personally have always loved eggnog. When I was a kid, my mom would mix it with Coke or Pepsi. Sounds weird, doesn’t it? My brother still likes to do this, though he adds a bit of … More Homemade Creamy Eggnog

Follow my blog with Bloglovin It’s that time of the year again when holiday parties start to become a common event. Last night I went to my mom group’s annual Christmas party and I had to bring an appetizer. I wanted to make something that was simple, yet festive and tasty. What better dish to … More Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

The other day I bought a quart of buttermilk for a recipe but as usual, the recipe only called for no more than a cup of buttermilk. Every time I use buttermilk in a recipe, I end up with about half of a quart left over because (at least around here) that’s usually the only … More The Ultimate Buttermilk Waffles

First off, let me wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. We will be spending our Thanksgiving like most people, with family, so we’ll be hitting the road tomorrow. Though, before I go, I wanted to leave you all with this simple, yet festive cocktail recipe that you can drink at home while basting that turkey. … More Cranberry Mules

Such a great cake for the holidays. Try making it for your next Thanksgiving dessert. … More Caramel Apple Drip Cake With Candied Walnuts

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This month has flown by so very quickly and then we’re onto Christmas. Sigh…. Is it just me or do the days go by quicker with each passing day when you have kids? I remember a time when days went on forever and summers felt like they lasted years. … More Layered Apple Pie With Phyllo Crust

For awhile there we had an overabundance of pumpkins in this house. My boys had gone to two different pumpkin patches just before Halloween and both had brought at least two pumpkins home with them. So, I decided to take one of them, roast it, and turn it into pumpkin puree for cooking or baking. … More Pumpkin Enchiladas for Two

I love cooking and baking in the fall. It’s a time for warm, comforting flavors and wonderful smells. It’s probably the season I spend the most time in the kitchen. I’m always thinking of things I can make from traditional family dishes to new recipes I’ve never tried. That’s how I came across this recipe … More Sweet Potato, Sage, and Olive Oil Biscuits