Every single year Thanksgiving creeps up on me more than any other holiday. Anyone else feel me on this one? Maybe it’s just the hustle and bustle of Halloween with small kids, and then once we get through that it’s November and there are 3 weeks until my favorite food holiday ever. So- I’m working…
Key Lime Donuts
In my constant efforts to always push myself to be an adventurous baker, I am officially a de-flowered donut maker. In fact- this is the first time I have deep fried anything and I have to say I’m pretty hooked. I’ve always been a sucker for a crisp, fluffy, and sweet donut, but let me…
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…
Chai Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Come December, I kinda expect everywhere I go to be filled with the smell of pine and cinnamon. You know- everything that makes up our favorite holiday aroma: sugar, spice etc. Its crazy how a smell has the power to make us all warm, fuzzy, and full of holiday cheer. Don’t you agree? That’s precisely…
Jalapeño Popper Pull-apart Bread
It’s no secret that I love football season. There’s something about the fact that it takes place during my favorite time of year, involves much of my favorite foods, and gives me an excuse to root for my beloved Packers that makes me go a bit nuts for it. Speaking of the food, I really…
Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Braid
Life with a baby means meals are often thrown together without much thought. Breakfast especially gets the shaft around here- I’m lucky if I get to scarf down a yogurt with my morning coffee. Anything I can do to do any advance prep makes my whole day start on a good note. Freezer to toaster…
