There is something special about the fall. I love the color of changing leaves, the cooler weather and of course, the food.
We are still fighting the heat, but the markets are full of mums, pumpkins, and apples. It will soon be cool enough to think about making chili and baking fall treats! [Read more…]
The excitement in this part of the county is of Galaxy proportions!
The Total Eclipse is absolutely mind boggling. Those of us here in the Kansas City area are super excited. And we are not alone—everyone around here is Eclipse crazy!!! It just seemed natural to have a party and invite a few of our younger friends. Roxanne’s nephews and niece had a ball helping us explore the Galaxy and bake the treats! (We laughed all afternoon and had a ball with them!) [Read more…]
Happy Holidays! It’s official, let the baking frenzy begin. I hope you enjoy your time in the kitchen this time of year as much as I do. I have such fun making lists and baking plans for the celebrations. Of course my list is always much bigger than what I could ever accomplish, but never the less this is a fun holiday ritual and making my baking list is part of the fun. [Read more…]
‘Tis the season and one that I adore–apples, apples and more apples. They are everywhere and seem to be multiplying quickly. The crisp, sweet taste of a red jewel or the sensation of cider on the tip of your tongue produces life long memories.
It was fun to reminiscence about days gone by and share the recipe for Stephenson’s Apple Fritters on the Kansas City Chowtown Blog. Be sure and check out my new favorite spot for delicious cider and cinnamon sugar apple donuts on the Kansas City Chowtown Blog. Once you have cider and apple butter in your stash, I hope you will consider making these Apple Cider Cupcakes. We shared these on our blog before, but they definitely have earned a repeat performance. We have served these sweet morsels at many a public event with rave reviews. [Read more…]
Outside is calling. It is time to dine outside and pack a picnic. Visit the Chow Town Blog, of the Kansas City Star, for our post on picnics, with lots of tips to make the packing simple. Now, what sounds good to eat? Glamorous picnics are captured in slick photos, but so many picnics are the grab-and-go variety. Yet even if you race to the picnic table, the food need not be boring. How about some new ideas? [Read more…]
