Wintertime may not necessarily be the time of year you think of Wine Country as a prime destination, but I love visiting this time of year. The fall crowds are gone, you can drop into restaurants on the fly without a reservation, and you can get a spot at a tasting room bar without feeling... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite childhood Christmas memories is of enjoying Grandma's Caramel Sticky Twists at Christmas breakfast every year. Seriously, the anticipation of them was almost as great as the presents awaiting us under the tree. We only got these amazing sweet treats this one time a year. We would awake at 5 a.m. and... Continue Reading →
For the second part of my holiday baking spree for the company holiday potluck, I focused on another favorite spiced holiday flavor: gingerbread. When it comes to the cookie form, I've never been as big a fan of the crunchy gingerbread cookies. But give me a good chewy version with a glass of milk and... Continue Reading →
Spice up any sweet in just five minutes with this super simple whipped cream. Taking a hint from holiday gingerbread flavors, it wraps comforting cinnamon and nutmeg spice in pillows of sweet cream. A taste will make you want to curl up in a big blanket next to a glowing fire with a warm beverage... Continue Reading →
It wouldn't be Christmas without gingerbread. This version of a holiday favorite is super soft and chewy, with the perfect blend of spicy sweetness. These cookies are also the perfect chewy consistency to be chopped up and mixed into my homemade Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream. Or sandwich a scoop of ice cream between two of... Continue Reading →
The office holiday potluck was a perfect excuse to up the ante on my annual holiday baking spree! I simply couldn't settle on one thing, so I decided to pick a theme and whip up a Smörgåsbord of sweets. The theme was spicy Christmas flavors with a twist, starting with a personal childhood favorite: eggnog.... Continue Reading →
Mahalo to my husband for arranging an amazing birthday vacation to Maui, Hawaii. Not only was it the absolute perfect week of sun and relaxation, it provided a great opportunity to sample a brand new ice cream scene! While Hawaiian Shaved Ice and a wide range of pineapple-themed sweets are more prevalent, I managed to... Continue Reading →
Permit me to take you down the typical rabbit hole I find myself in when deciding what to bake any given week, and specifically the wild journey to these delicious chocolate morsels. It all started with a decision to try out a new Pear Muffin recipe... My husband and I tag-team grocery shopping and both... Continue Reading →
For the past several years, I have spent Thanksgiving with my husband's family in Tucson, Arizona. While it is a big departure from the Thanksgivings of my past (freezing cold weather, sometimes snow, homemade apple pie), I have been enjoying new traditions with the Guzmans (warm weather, family game night, food with serious kick!). And... Continue Reading →
