Sweets & Breads

Here we are, already over halfway into January and there's no snow in sight. We did have one big storm in December which was cool because we rarely see snow in December. But, so far, 2021 has been a dry month. Snow-wise, not wine-wise. Tried that, failed miserably. And really, … [Read more...] about Salted Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

The holiday season is cookie season, and we can't get enough of it. Whether it's a cookie decorating night, my friends' and my annual Cookies & Wine night, cookie exchanges or holiday parties, there's an opportunity almost every day to enjoy these Christmas delights. But what … [Read more...] about Caramel Gingerbread Trifle with Bourbon Cream

It's Christmas week! The buzz is in the air, at least in the air that surrounds my immediate area. Although we were just informed that our usual spot for Christmas Eve has been canceled this year, and although Mini Me is pretty blue and keeps saying that it doesn't feel like … [Read more...] about Eggnog Cookies with Vanilla Rum Buttercream

So, I've blogged a lot about how the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the baking frenzy time. That big, heavy KitchenAid stand mixer comes out of the closet and occupies a semi-permanent spot on the kitchen counter during that six week period. If I have a spare half … [Read more...] about Vanilla Almond Smash Cookies

It's been just me and Mini Me the past couple of days. The boys are in the mountains and it reminded me that I can't remember the last time it was just us girls. I'm not even sure there's ever been another time, and we are taking full advantage of it. Our day started with a big … [Read more...] about Holiday Spice Cake