Since Thanksgiving is next week, I wanted to bring you one more cocktail that’s not only perfect for the upcoming holiday, but has all those fall flavors we love so much this time of year. It’s the Stone Fence. If you are looking for a cocktail that epitomizes autumn, the Stone Fence would be it.… Continue reading Stone Fence Cocktail
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Apple Fig Tart
Now that we’re into November, it’s time to switch things up. It’s time to put away the Halloween candy and spooky decor and pull out the festive lights and holiday cheer. That’s right it’s time for Thanksgiving prep. If you’re anything like me, you’ve already got your guest list and you’re starting to prep your… Continue reading Apple Fig Tart
Harvest Moon
It’s October and that means apple season is in full swing. I love apples. I’ve been eating them since I was a kid. As a matter of fact I ate them by the handful. While they used to be Granny Smiths and Pippins, in recent years I’ve enjoyed varieties from Crimson Golds to Fujis to… Continue reading Harvest Moon
Apple Sheet Cake
Spring and summer are my favorite seasons because that’s when I can get some of the best fruit. But if you think fresh fruit is only available during the warmer months, I have news for you: there’s some really great fruit available during the fall and winter, too. I used to be one of those… Continue reading Apple Sheet Cake
German Apple Pancake
One of my favorite weekend breakfast treats is the dutch baby. It’s easy, it’s delicious and it’s so versatile. This is a breakfast that’s a delicious treat year round. But it’s especially tasty in the summer when all the stone fruits and berries are in season. But what do you when you can’t find peaches,… Continue reading German Apple Pancake
Fig Haroset for Passover
The first night of Passover is Friday and that means a big seder which means a seder plate. If you’ve never seen a seder plate, it’s a large dish that has a space for each of the important aspects of the meal. There’s an egg which represents fertility and rebirth. The shank bone which represents… Continue reading Fig Haroset for Passover
Apple Spice Cake with Cranberry Glaze
It’s November and that means two things to me: Thanksgiving and cranberries. This is one of my favorite months because I can finally head to my local grocery store and stock up on those delicious berries that seem to be available for only a few short weeks. I stock up because this is when I… Continue reading Apple Spice Cake with Cranberry Glaze
Doughnut-Apple Cobbler
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, desserts are something of which I’m a huge fan. It doesn’t matter if it’s chocolate or fruit, cupcakes or ice cream. If it’s sweet, I’m in. And if it’s easy, I’m at my mixer in a matter of seconds. So, a few weeks ago I made my first impulse buy… Continue reading Doughnut-Apple Cobbler
Apple Flan
Every year when the stone fruit comes out, my mother makes a peach flan. I know the picture doesn’t look like a flan, it looks like a fruit tart, but my mother always referred to it as a flan, so the title stuck. Anyway, whenever there was a party in the spring or summer, my… Continue reading Apple Flan