This post was originally published August 2012. I updated the photos and recipes as of June 2016. I am constantly on the hunt for a collection of classic recipes I’ll have for ages. You know- the ones that someday will turn into “Mom’s famous recipe for….” A my kids are getting older and Hugo…
Baked Churros
This recipe was first posted in the early blog days 5 years ago. It was instantly very popular but also seemed to give some readers problems. I tested it a few times initially, but have now jotted down some notes to make these easy as can be and pretty fail-proof. I was happy to find…
Buttermilk Spice Layer Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Note- 11/17/16- I recently worked on testing this recipe to work out some kinks and it’s better than ever. Some people have had issues with the original and I think this one is much improved. Enjoy the updated pics and recipe!! Spice Cake. Ooh I used to be such a fan of spice cake, (the boxed…
Pumpkin Cheesecake Braid
A beautiful, decadent, over-the-top pumpkin pastry is a wonderful way to tackle the Mondays don’t you think? Not just a run-of-the-mill here… I’m talking tender and sweet pumpkin dough, pumpkin spice and cream cheese fillings, crumbly streusel toppings, and then both pumpkin spice and vanilla glaze drizzled on top. Sounds pretty darn good doesn’t it? Well…
Apple Pie Ice Cream
September is such a weird food month for me. At least where I live, it still feels like summer out, and yet my mind is already thinking about cozy sweaters and crisp weather. I want pumpkin and cocoa and wool socks with boots, but I’m still wearing shorts and sandals. You feel me? I know it…
90-minute Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Of all the recipes I’ve revamped/rephotographed/edited a bit, this one is the most deserving. I have made it so many times since I first posted in in 2012 that I could make these rolls with my eyes closed. These beauties are my go- to for every brunch, weekend away with friends, and pretty much every special…
