Category Archives: dessert

Cranberry Pear Tart with Almond Cream

I love the new series, Bringing Back Sunday Dinner, on Simple Bites.  When I first saw it, I couldn’t help but nod my head in agreement as I read along – yes, let’s bring back Sunday Dinner! My Grandmothers always … Continue reading

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Homemade Chocolate Candy Cane Granola Bars

I really love this time of year!  I derive enormous amounts of joy from sending out our annual holiday cards and I am giddy every time we receive a card in the mail.  I especially love making and sharing treats … Continue reading

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Apple Slab Pie: Dessert for a Holiday Crowd

Last year I made Dutch Apple Mini Pies to feed our Thanksgiving crowd and they were delicious.  I think this year I will add my favorite Pumpkin Pie Bars onto the dessert menu as well because everyone loves some good … Continue reading

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Maple Glazed Pumpkin Scones

Wednesday is the only day of the week that I don’t have to run all over town.  It’s not my turn to carpool, we don’t have any lessons or sports, and I do my very best not to schedule anything … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies

We had out-of-town guests last week so our schedule was busy and fun all week long.  In addition to our normal routines, ballet and soccer and school and church, we added a trip to Santa Fe for a day at … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Pie Bars

I am obsessed with pumpkin, and all the members of the winter squash family for that matter.  As soon as I wake up to a chill in the air, a few rainy days, and the first appearance of a yellow … Continue reading

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Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Pie

I love summer desserts!  Unfortunately, so many of my favorite summer desserts involve such unhealthy ingredients like jello, cool whip, etc.  This summer, I want to create delicious summer desserts made from real and wholesome ingredients.  First up, I’ve been … Continue reading

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Lindt R.S.V.P. Chocolate Party!

The best thing ever recently happened to me!  In an effort to spread the word about their new Lindt R.S.V.P. program, Lindt sent me a package for a Chocolate Preview Party.  In other words, Lindt sent me A LOT of … Continue reading

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Spork – Fed: Vegan Cookbook Review, Recipe, {Giveaway}

I am not a vegetarian, but I don’t eat a lot of meat.  We often go weeks without any meat at our house and we don’t miss it at all.  Vegan meals are harder to come by at my house … Continue reading

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Strawberry Coffeecake with Lemon Streusel

This week:  We are counting down to Esme’s last day of kindergarten on Friday.  We are gearing up for a big wedding weekend of photography work.  We are anxiously awaiting the first days of summer and a big party/performance to … Continue reading

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