I live 14 (!!!) miles from the closest Dairy Queen. And last night I was craving an Oreo Mint Blizzard in the worst way. But I knew driving that far—on the freeway, no less—just to get an ice cream fix would take my occasional self-loathing to new heights. So I made this instead. And oh […]
Cranberry-Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Glaze and Pecans
Oh, muffins. I so much love muffins. Living in San Diego means not much in the way of seasons. Every day is blue-skied, sunshiny perfection. It’s paradise—unless you actually like seasons. So when I took Goldie for our pre-breakfast walk yesterday I was sorta shocked to feel an actual nip in the air. The kind […]
White Chocolate, Salted Almond, and Toffee Popcorn
Green and yellow green and yellow green and yellow. . .I’m singing to myself. (But I’m singing about the Oregon Ducks, not Green Bay. Sorry for any confusion.) Isn’t fall glorious? Boot-and-sweater weather, colorful trees, and—of course—it’s FOOTBALL SEASON!!!!! I am a lifelong Oregon Ducks fan and even though we aren’t having the greatest season, […]
Chai-Spiced Spritz
I had never made spritz before yesterday. I avoided making them because the prehistoric cookie press I inherited from my grandma was totally intimidating. All those little discs with odd shapes. . .I had no idea what to do with it. But last week I found Grandma’s spritz recipe (in her own hand!), and I […]
Fudgy Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting
Oh my goodness! How is it almost Halloween? Because once Halloween hits, next thing you know it’s Thanksgiving, and then Christmas, and then. . . it’s 2016. Seriously, I feel like last Christmas was maybe a week ago. But I digress. Let’s talk about candy, because you can’t talk about Halloween and NOT talk about […]