A favorite Fall tradition is a trip (or two) to an apple orchard/cider mill to get apples. More importantly it is the enjoyment of warm cider doughnuts washed down with a glass of apple cider. I did not go to a cider mill this year so instead I made this delicious apple cider doughnut cake. … Continue reading
So, what are s’mores? For almost 100 years they have been a summertime American treat and still are. These gooey, chocolaty, crunchy and just plain yummy “sandwiches” have been made at many campfires! Just ask my niece – I’m sure she still remembers this favorite treat! When I think of S’mores it reminds me of warm, … Continue reading
These are a delicious light dessert on a hot summer day. This recipe serves two – just increase the ingredients to make more. I had leftover strawberries and ricotta and this dessert was created!
It is the season for strawberries here in Michigan. They are so red and juicy and best of all they taste delicious! This loaf cake has it all with a tender crumb filled with fresh strawberries, a cream cheese filling and a light lavender-lemon glaze drizzled on top. The strawberries were only $1.50/quart so I … Continue reading
One of the highlights of Fall is the abundance of apples available and all the delicious recipes you can make with them. I live in the state of Michigan where four of the five Great Lakes meet Michigan shores, the climate and nutrient-rich soil make it the ideal place to grow many varieties of apples; … Continue reading
Icebox cookies are a favorite cookie to have in the freezer for when I need to serve something sweet. Along with fresh fruit this would be a perfect duo. You could call these “holiday” cookies because of the red cherries and the green pistachios – I like to make them any time! These are two … Continue reading
Ice cream is good any time of the year and one of my favorites is strawberry. Making this ice cream into a sundae gave this recipe an added bonus! The strawberry syrup, strawberry ice cream, fresh chopped strawberries, chopped and toasted pecans and the spoonful of whipping cream flavored with Baileys. Does this sound good, … Continue reading
Today, July 14th is the last day of Wimbledon which has been going on in England since June 24th this year. The tennis championships marks its 137th year of competition making it the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. One of the traditions besides tennis is their Strawberries and Cream dessert which … Continue reading
Well, I was hoping to make a strawberry dessert using Baileys Strawberries and Cream liqueur, but the strawberries have not been that good. Not surprising as it is winter here in Michigan but sometimes we do get some very juicy and flavorful berries mid-winter but not in time for Valentine’s Day this year. I will … Continue reading
Two new gingerbread cookies – a smaller hugging gingerbread man, only 3 inches tall, and a gingerbread cookie cutter turned upside down to look like a reindeer. Use your favorite gingerbread cookie dough (or see below) make your royal icing to decorate and use m&m’s for the nose, candy eyes and sugar candies such as … Continue reading