I would like to wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year! Can you believe that today is the last day of 2010? Where has the time gone? As I reflect on 2010, I would like to thank each and every one of you for making this year unforgettable. I had such…
Archives for December 2010
Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread aka Monkey Bread
To me, Christmas and the holidays means spending time around the ones who are near and dear to your heart. Around this time of year, I love being surrounded by countless relatives as we reminisce and share stories. On Christmas Eve, my mom’s side of the family goes to my parent’s neck of the woods…
{Tips & Tricks} Melting Chocolate
I still cannot believe that Christmas is tomorrow…where has the time gone? Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been trying to find time here and there to enjoy one of my favorite things about the holiday season: baking. To me, December is a month that all of the bakers out there embrace with open…
Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
Seeing as how there are only a few days left until Christmas arrives, I know many of you have probably started the holiday countdown…and that countdown might include the task of baking your favorite cookies, bars and brownies to share with family and friends. But what about cheesecake? When people think about baking cheesecake, oftentimes…
Coconut, Cranberry and Walnut Biscotti
Whenever I stop by a coffee shop to grab my favorite drink to liven and warm me up, it’s very rare that I ever leave the counter without purchasing a biscotti to dip into my drink. A biscotti, to Italians, is any type of cookie. However, to us Americans, the term is used to describe…
{Tips & Tricks} Holiday Treat Recipe Roundup
I cannot believe that Christmas is next weekend…my oh my has the time flown by! As I sit here listening to Christmas music, I can officially admit that I’ve been bit by the holiday bug. The day after Thanksgiving, I went straight downstairs, moved box after box of Christmas decor upstairs and got to work…
Banana Drop Cookies
One of my favorite fruits to have in the kitchen at all times is a banana. I recently bought a decorative banana hook to display these beauties and I just love the way they add a pop of color to my kitchen and complement the color of the walls. Using fresh fruit and vegetables is…