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When I think of the fall season I think of baking, specifically with apples and pumpkin. And now that pumpkin is in great supply it is hard not to want to share my favorite pumpkin recipes with you. This one for pumpkin bread has been a family favorite since I …

Whoopie Pies. Do you consider them little cakes? Are they cookies? Doesn’t really matter matter to me,  although I’d consider them a cake like cookie. Anything this scrumptious is just called a little piece of heaven and leave it at that. It is no secret that I’m a sucker for …

When my friend Sarah invited me and my boys over for a playdate, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring something tasty to share. With the fall season just around the corner, I wanted to use either apple or pumpkin. I was itching to try more of my fall …

I love fall but I am not a fan of our cold Minnesota winters.  With the end of summer I can’t help but think of the start of winter coming all to soon. One thing that always seems to soften the blow is all of the wonderful flavors found in …

It is fall people and I’ve managed to somehow not post something pumpkin yet. Say what? Seems a bit crazy to me too, but here we are with a doozy (or should I say boozy) recipe from the super talented Joanne Andrea. This is a woman after my own heart. If …

Whether you are just a lover of pumpkin like me or you are looking for something a bit non-traditional for Thanksgiving, these Pumpkin Spice Granola Parfaits from Joanne Andrea are a great option! Super quick and easy to prepare, these pumpkin parfaits are healthier than many other pumpkin desserts and …

Last Friday it was raining, again. That was the case almost all last week, unfortunately. But when it is cold and dreary outside, one of my favorite things to do is bake. And since my two year old absolutely loves helping me in the kitchen, it became a fun project …

Last month, I spied with my “pumpkin always in my mind” eye, this delicious looking pumpkin cheesecake monkey bread recipe from Pillsbury. We love the more traditional monkey bread from Pillsbury, but I was looking for something a little different. Of course nothing beats my mom’s homemade monkey bread from …

It’s no secret that I love to bake and decorate cakes, but I recently discovered something just as fun but more more simple to make … candy pops! I was browsing my local Michael’s craft store and saw this incredible display of Halloween baking and candy products and the cutest …

When it comes to ways to eat it, pumpkin has been pigeonholed ? and it’s time to put that to an end! The winter squash, normally relegated to pies and the occasional ravioli, is packed with essential nutrients and filling fiber. For a mere 49 calories a cup, pumpkin provides …