Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets totally giddy the very first time I see that huge display full of voluptuous pumpkins at the grocery store.  I want them ALL.   Am I the only one? No, I can’t be the …read more

  These fun spooky little guys are surprisingly fast, easy and so totally inexpensive you’ll never buy meringues at the bakery again.   This is easiest with a stand mixer but I’ve used a hand mixer with no trouble. I wouldn’t try to make meringues …read more

  What a cool looking creation! Sugar glass is so versatile and once you know this easy, impressive (but totally cheap!) technique you’ll find all kinds of ways to use it.   Sugar glass is a simple mixture of sugar, water and corn syrup used …read more

    Introducing – A snake shaped calzone for Halloween!   Who doesn’t want a colorful snake on the table? This is a delightfully creepy entrée to serve your Halloween guests, because when you cut into it the red, gooey, cheesy pizza filling oozes out. …read more

  Do you know what’s missing in your life? Specifically, Four Ingredient Easy Pumpkin Mousse. There are probably other things, but I write about food. I can assure you, this is one easy and delicious recipe you can use in eight different ways.   Plus, …read more

  As soon as the chill of autumn hits the air I feel compelled to make soups. I drag “the big pot” out of the back of the cupboard and it stays handy until the end of spring. Usually, I’ll make some kind of soup, …read more

   Roast Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. A simple, seasonal, sensational soup.   Maybe I’ve been inhaling too much pumpkin spice candle, but I felt a change the air this week.  I’m choosing slippers over sandals, long sleeves over t-shirts, and soups over salads.    …read more