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Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake; soft, crumbly, and oh so good. A layer of cream cheese makes this one of the smoothest coffee cakes out there. Normally, I test out one or two new recipes on friends at big holiday gatherings or social events, always forgetting the danger of that until I set the platters down…
Pumpkin Bread is sweet and delicious, if not quite a dessert. This Pumpkin Bread Pudding takes it to a whole new level, and is a great alternative to pumpkin pie. Still trying to figure out that holiday menu? That’s ok, because I am too. I have 99 pages marked and magazine recipes flying about and…
These cheddar biscuits are the perfect flakey tender homemade biscuit. Perfect to whip up for the holiday menu but also easy enough to make from scratch for Sunday Brunch. No matter what, once you master making these from scratch, you’re never going back to the poppable canned kind. No large family gathering (or small for…
Eating out is stupid expensive. And I am very very guilty of eating out lately. A lot. A lot more than I would care to admit. With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to tighten the belt buckle and get back to my roots – making dinner. I have challenged myself to…
The other day a video started to fly around the internet of Martha Stewart rather harhsly talking about ‘bloggers‘. Before I go any further, I should mention that I’ve never been a fan of Martha’s. I know that shes an amazing business woman and that is awesome, but other than that, I’ve just never really…
Looking back at the archives reveals that there are simply not enough side dishes featured here. With the holiday season barreling towards us at hyper speeds that I am not prepared for, I am doing my best to spice things up and add a few. When serving a large party, I rely heavily on my…
Trying to figure out what to make your Dad for Father’s Day? Check out this round up – 25 of the the manliest meals from the archives – gathered all in one spot just for you. So grab some napkins, a sheet of scratch paper and let’s plan an epic Father’s Day menu! Bourbon Braised…
This Tres Leches Cake is perfect. It’s a ruin your weight watchers plan binge eat half the cake with a fork for breakfast and hide the rest for later kind of good. Cinco de Mayo!! Cinco de Mayo is almost here and I am really really sad. But we’re finishing out the celebration on PtS…
Travel to a tropical paradise with one of the most classic cocktail recipes! This Bahama Mama Cocktail is a classic drink that brings a taste of the tropics in every sip. We love a good tropical cocktail, whether it’s a Coconut Mojito or a Vanilla Sea Breeze. Tropical flavors like coconut and pineapple transport us…
Elevate your holiday baking game with this Monkey Bread. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a festive brunch, this gooey, sweet creation brings the warm flavors of the season to your table. Looking for the best monkey bread recipe? This monkey bread is the ultimate dessert or breakfast for any occasion. It’s made in the crockpot,…
Bonus Post! Just in case you needed something a week bit stronger to get you into the holiday spirit this year… [print_this] Peppermint Pattie Martini In a small jar combine 1 1/2 cups vodka with 5 Peppermint Pattie’s and let sit for a day (or two). Strain into a clean jar, chill. When ready to…
You know those commercials this time of year jamming jewelry down your throat? Then there’s the reminder that it really is ‘engagement season’ by the random texts and phone calls I have gotten lately from excited friends who are sharing their good news. But you know what sends me over the top? Facebook rubbing my nose in it. Facebook…
Our final Soup Kitchen Monday is here! I’m kind of sad about this one, as my inner obsession with soup really made itself known during the last 13 weeks. We’re going out with a bang though! The wonderful people over at BigKitchen worked some Christmas magic, and were able to send me a beautiful Le Creuset French…
While traveling to work the other day I had on the Serious XM Country Christmas radio station and I heard something that reminded me what Christmas was all about. I didn’t catch the very beginning, so I am not sure if it was the DJ’s personal story or something previously recorded, but who ever was…
While trying to get my jingle on this year, I’m finding that good old fashioned cable is working against me. I don’t have any of that fanciness that tells you what’s on other channels or records your shoes, and since they did away with the TV Guide channel, I pretty much have to whip out the…
It’s full on gift giving season now whether you’re ready or not. Lucky for you, I was brainstorming with a friend of mine and we came up with the idea of a great little stocking just for foodies! If you are looking for some inspiration for your culinary inspired friends, we got you covered! Wine Pump I can’t…
Forget cake mix and make this easy Chocolate Bundt Cake! Chocolate lovers will be obsessed with the layers of chocolatey goodness spread throughout each heavenly slice of cake. Top it all off with a malty chocolate glaze, and this cake will cure all chocolate cravings. Looking for the best chocolate cake recipe? This chocolate bundt…
Weeknight dinners are rough. Especially in December when the whole world seems to be spinning a wee bit faster. I get home and it’s dark, I’ve worked all day and I am dog tired. And heck, I don’t even have kids I have to worry about! But I take no excuses in the Pass the…
Gentlemen, I am going to have to ask you to scroll down to the recipe, me and the girls have to have a chat. Or maybe you should stick around and check out these hints to spice up that holiday stocking. Alright ladies, this Diggin’ it Tuesday is for you. If things around you…
Confession: I know nothing about coffee. I don’t drink coffee. Handsome doesn’t drink it. We don’t even own a coffee maker. But when Mr. Coffee asked if I would like to test drive their latte machine I went for it. Why? Because having a coffee for entertaining is essential. And I’m also trying to convince…
Oh dear God. Brace yourselves. I wasn’t prepared or ready for it. I didn’t feel it coming on. I was pretty sure it wasn’t going to happen this year. Then as I was standing around waiting to get some images framed at the art store the other day, Christmas landed in my cart. (bet you…
Did anyone else see that whirlwind of craziness that just passed through this weekend? I’m pretty sure I have a weeks worth of scrubbing to do before I can even think about bringing out the holiday boxes. Part of me really wishes I could skip the cleaning part and just throw glitter all over everything….
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Today, I will be snuggled up with two giant pups watching the Thanksgiving day parade and gleefully anticipating the big mans arrival while trying to whip something up for our last minute turkey day plans. The afternoon will be filled with friends and family. I hope those of you who don’t have to…
Still struggling with your Thanksgiving menu? Are you a slacker like myself who hasn’t even begun to clean the house or grocery shop yet? Waiting til the last minute to have a major panic attack? Well, sit some wine (or a shot of tequila, I don’t judge) and take a look at these delicious options from around the web….
This Sweet Potato Soup with Maple Cream will warm you through this holiday season. It is like having a slice of pie in a mug. It is that good. Welcome to the Virtual Surprise Baby Shower for Rachel! Rachel is the champ who runs Rachel Cooks. And her popcorn craving have been driving me crazy…
There’s been a lot going on for the last few weeks in the world. For my part, and many not so far away from me, a lot of the busyness has been dealing with the aftermath of hurricane Sandy. In my neighborhood, we got lucky. Really lucky. My boyfriend only had to help his grandparents with some…
These Pumpkin Swirl Bars are a perfect fall treat. The thick cake-like pumpkin layer went perfectly with the cream cheese swirled in. And the chocolate chips, just consider them the cherry on top. Whether you are ready for it or not, baking season is here. These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bars are just the tip…
I am in need of some serious house cleaning. My house isn’t dirty or anything, there is just some clutter right now. Clutter apparently drives me coo coo for cocoa puffs. There are cooking magazines and notes on recipes in one corner of the living room, read and unread books in a pile near the…
If one things scares me in the kitchen, it’s dough. We only had pie once a year in my house, one pumpkin and one apple.. All homemade by my father that we would dish out on Thanksgiving day to anyone who would eat them, because we didn’t. That is my whole pie experience All 26 years…
Remember when you were a kid and summer lasted forever. You could spend all day every day laying in the sun, running around in the grass and the worry of returning to busy school days never even bothered you. Now that I’m an adult and don’t get summers off, it seems to fly by. Food…
The phone just rang. It was the kettle calling to call the pot black. See, I’m the first one to whine and complain when I see Christmas Pins or pumpkins lining the aisles in July. I want to enjoy summer, the whole length of it, without feeling rushed into the holiday season. But what I…
Maybe it’s because I have already spotted Halloween decorations in someones front yard and that stores are already decorating the aisles in red and green, but the upcoming fall cookbook releases have me scratching to write a letter to Santa. Or to at least do some serious hint dropping. So in order of my most anticipated cookbook…
Celebrate this 4th of July with flavor! This collection of barbecue friendly food ideas is a great way to start any out door holiday celebration before the fireworks kick off. I don’t know about you, but I start thinking up grilling ideas while the snow is still on the ground. By the time the first big outdoor…
Schools out, the holiday season is over, summer is breaking over the horizon with temperatures peeking into the 80’s and I thought for sure that would mean that I would have some long and lazy days. Wrong. But it’s all in a good way. There are some things keeping me very busy over here in the Pass…
Sometimes you just need a few minutes, moments of inspiration to try to gather your thoughts and come up with a good menu plan for the upcoming holiday dinner. There is so much anticipation for classic family favorites that you only get to indulge in once a year, and then there is the opportunity for new traditions…
Did you know what you wanted to be when you were a kid? Did you have dreams of being a fireman or an astronaut? When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a marine biologist in the worst way. It wasn’t a ‘kind of sort of I’d like to do that someday’. I…
Are you looking for the ultimate Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe? Experience the perfect blend of sweet and savory with these delicious cookies, featuring rich chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt, for a taste that’s truly unforgettable. Searching for the Best Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe? Are you here for the…
Carrot cake oatmeal is a savory breakfast that’s lightly sweetened with crystallized ginger, so you almost feel like you’re having dessert for breakfast! I feel obligated to make today’s post as neutral as possible. It is my first time participating in the Improv Challenge and this months ingredients are carrots and ginger. Immediately thoughts of delicate baked goods came to mind. An…
Homemade English muffins will become your new favorite breakfast bread of choice. Tender and chewy, with the perfect balance of nooks and crannies. Remember this post? The post where I proclaim I spent gobs of hard earned cash on make-up. I don’t blame you if you don’t. It’s been a month and posts tend to…
Pimento cheese sirloin sliders are a delicious and easy New Year’s Eve appetizer. Also the perfect snacks during the New Year’s Day football games! Christmas came and went and now its time to ring in the new year with snazzy parties and fancy cocktails. I have been invited to a few of such events, but as…