And pie month continues. During the holidays there are two things that often grace tables all over: cookies and pies. While Pumpkin and Apple are the common choices, there are so many alternatives. Chocolate, lemon, cranberry… the list goes on and on. So, in honor of that long list, I’ve decided to whip up a… Continue reading Hoosier Pie
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Maple Pie
Pie month continues, and now we’re into December. That means Christmas and Hanukkah are right around the corner and so are days and days of cookies, cakes and plenty of pie. I love a good piece of cake or a delicious chocolate cookie, but nothing beats a stunning pie. Although apple and pumpkin are popular… Continue reading Maple Pie
Thomas & Jeremiah Cocktail
Everywhere I look these days there are apples. Fujis, Honey Crisps, Pippins, Granny Smiths, Crimson Golds, the list goes on and on. We all have our favorites, mine are Honey Crisps and Crimson Golds. But that’s not what I really love. When apples start showing up at markets, I know fresh apple cider is right… Continue reading Thomas & Jeremiah Cocktail
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
Spiced Rum Cider
Los Angeles is a weird place. We’ll have days and days… and days of sunshine and hot weather and then suddenly, without warning the temperature drops and the skies open up. For the past week it’s been in the mid-50’s and raining here. Now, I know that doesn’t sound like a big deal in some… Continue reading Spiced Rum Cider
Hot Cranberry Rum Punch
Two things happen when the leaves change. I rotate my liquors from light to dark and I start thinking about the holidays. See, the holidays mean it’s time to pull out all the stops. It’s time to pop that champagne and whip up a punch or two because odds are you’re going to have a… Continue reading Hot Cranberry Rum Punch
Apple Potato Latkes
The first night of Hanukkah was last night. I love Hanukkah and all that comes with it: lighting the candles, preparing a special meal the first night, the presents (although we don’t give one each of the eight nights) and of course the latkes. The latkes, also known as potato pancakes, are far and away… Continue reading Apple Potato Latkes
Porto Flip
During the holidays I prefer three kinds of cocktails. Thick and frothy, hot or sparkling. No matter which way I go, they’re always rich, delicious and the perfect kind of drink to have during these festive times. If the drink is warm, it’s usually a spiked spiced cider, if it’s sparkling, champagne is probably one… Continue reading Porto Flip
Dorie Greenspan and her Bee’s Sneeze Nuggets
I LOVE cookies! They’re small, sweet, bite-sized circles or squares of deliciousness. So when Melissa’s invited me to a meet, greet and taste all about cookies, I was soooooooooooooooo in! In case you aren’t familiar with the name, Dorie Greenspan is a “culinary guru” according to the New York Times. She’s been around the food… Continue reading Dorie Greenspan and her Bee’s Sneeze Nuggets
Apple and Fig Custard
I’m a chocolate fan. But every so often I like to change things up and make a fruit dessert. And while chocolate is very popular this time of year, fruit desserts are also quite popular. The most common fruit dessert? Apple. No, I’m not making an apple pie, today I’m making an apple and fig… Continue reading Apple and Fig Custard
Milk Punch
I know last week I did a post on Hot Milk Punch, but this week, I wanted to bring you the more popular cold version. It’s pretty much the same cocktail only this one’s shaken with ice and served up cold. It also tends to be a morning cocktail instead of a lovely nightcap. Similar… Continue reading Milk Punch