Each year many of us face the leftover halloween candy dilemma. We have extra Halloween candy that trick-or-treaters didn’t finish up the night before and are faced with the decision to keep it out for ourselves to eat, or figure out how to get rid of it so it doesn’t taunt us every time we…
apple cake with apple cider soak, brown butter crumble, and cinnamon frosting
While cake is not my preferred dessert, I love the creativity that comes with making a cake. Each layer and part is an opportunity to create one piece of a greater flavor profile. This apple cake with apple cider soak, brown butter crumble, and cinnamon frosting is the perfect example. Fall and winter are my…
fall fun list
It finally feels like fall is here and I’m thrilled about it! It never lasts long, so I’m hoping to take advantage of the cool weather before winter swoops in. via Abby Capalbo One of my favorite things to do each season is create a seasonal fun list (you can see my past fall fun…
pumpkin cream puffs with chocolate glaze
It is with excitement and imaginary falling leaf confetti that I welcome to the 2018 virtual pumpkin party! You all know how much I love pumpkin, so it should not come as a shock that I am absolutely ecstatic to take part in this year’s virtual pumpkin party across the internet and share a fun…
brown butter scones with apple cider glaze
The other day when I was describing these brown butter scones to Lane, she said, “brown butter is your thing.” It caught me off guard. While I do love the uniquely delicious nutty flavor brown butter provides, and some of my favorite recipes on this blog incorporate it (hello, brown butter ginger cookies), I had…
october goals
I love October. While it doesn’t feel like fall outside yet, October always symbolizes the beginning of fun autumn festivities and the changing season. This October is a bit crazy for me, with work one weekend and road trips the other three, so my main goal is to stay present and focus on the people…
sweet potato chai muffins
Now that it is officially fall, we have had pumpkin bread and sweet potato chai muffins in our home nonstop. This is great for those fall cravings to pair perfectly with a cup of chai tea or hot coffee as we take in the crisp mornings, or as a portable snack that I can bring…
apple recipe roundup
As we gear up for October and pumpkin season (which starts in September in my mind), I don’t want to leave out another great fall flavor – apples! I eat at least one apple a day, sometimes more, so while pumpkin is my favorite seasonal flavor, there is a special place in my heart for…
how to create a great fall care package
While gifts is not my love language, sometimes I think one of the ways I enjoy loving on other people most is by giving small gifts. One of my favorite ways to let people know they are loved and on my mind is to send a care package. Because care packages are a bit more…
chewy pumpkin cookies
I am beyond excited to share these chewy pumpkin cookies with you! It may still be 85 degrees outside, but we are over halfway through September, which, in my mind, means it is totally acceptable to break out the best flavor of the year – pumpkin. I am a proud pumpkin enthusiast and have many…