Hmmm....what could these be? They're tiny, with a rich-yet-not-too-sweet crust, and they taste like autumn. Why, Apple Pie Cookies, of course! Deb of Smitten Kitchen never disappoints and these are a stroke of brilliance. The recipe was a bit labor-intensive for this novice cook, and my batch came out more rustic and shabby than hers, but oh, they are delicious. Miniature pies are really what they are, and I am all about miniature edibles. And because they're itty-bitty, I ate ... Read more

The air is crisp, the sky is clear. You crave a dessert of some heft with the now abundant autumnal fruit. So first, you take some pears... Then, you slice 'em up, add some melted butter, flour, sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and milk... Then, you bake it for 45 minutes and a golden, buttery, bubbly, puffy sumptuousness pops out of the oven... Then, make yourself a latte in a fancy teacup and enjoy a slice. Delish! Recipe is from here.   ... Read more

I am trying to broaden my culinary horizons, and as I flipped through my many cookbooks, I came across this recipe in this book, and I had a sudden craving for a sweet yet spicy cake. And that is exactly what I made. It got rave reviews from M, and I may have eaten several slices myself... ... Read more

When I saw the recipe for strawberry cupcakes in the summer edition of Sweet Paul, I knew I had to try it out. It was easy and unfussy as far as recipes go, but the consistency turned out more shortcake than fluffy cupcakes. Not necessarily a bad thing, and with a dollop of whipped cream and strawberry slices, I had no complaints whatsoever and these little efforts help me celebrate life. ... Read more