Thanksgiving means pie. Don’t try to deny it. You’re guests are expecting pumpkin and probably apple. How can you surprise them with something different, but sticking to traditions? Make it individual. Tia made this little goodie as a Treat of the Week and vowed to never do it again. It’s a popular post 0n Pinterest and …
These were delicious cupcakes. The creamy filling keeps the cake moist and compliments the chocolate nicely. If you’d like to try it, here’s the recipe she used. Tia said, “This was my first experience with filled cupcakes and I am proud to say it was a successful venture! These were very, very good! Rave reviews …
When Tia said she was going to make a gingerbread cupcake, I sneered. I scoffed. I huffed and said “Who likes gingerbread? I mean you’re forced to at Christmas time, but why would someone choose to eat it?” Boy, was I wrong. People couldn’t get enough of it. People who usually pass up sweets and …
This is a perfect treat for a 4th of July morning. And it’s super good, too! I’m not a big fan of the blueberry muffin, but this cake is so much more. The cake is moist, light and a nice ratio of blueberries to cake. The crust on top has a crunch and a beautiful brown color. The …
Breakfast is one of those meals where it’s hard not to go with one of the regulars such as bagels, donuts, or cinnamon rolls. Anything outside of that and you are likely to start a riot. Tia was bold and went for an english classic. While it’s true, if you add white chocolate and raspberries …
The snickerdoodle is a classic cookie. Funny part is the fact I’d never really had a snickerdoodle before meeting Tia. She introduced me (and my daughter) to the world of a soft sugar cookie rolled in a cinnamon/sugar coating. The concept sounds so simple, but as we’ve discovered through several tastings of snickerdoodles all over …
There is something about April that reminds me of lemons. Maybe it’s the matching yellow from the rough skin of the fruit to what it supposed to be the sun shining in the sky. Or maybe it’s the fresh citrus smell to match the blooming tulips. It may even be the hope there will be …