One of the many things I learned after spending six days in Paris is that the French are big fans of long, relaxing lunches made up of an aperitif, three courses, and a considerable amount of wine. My normal lunch is spent at my desk with whatever protein and veggies I can throw together in a Tupperware… Read More Roasted Vegetable and Lentil Salad
I’m back with yet another pumpkin recipe! Third in a row, I know (even though the first of the three – Spiced Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Seed Cookies – only contain pumpkin seeds, and no actual pumpkin puree). But hear me out! I got a last-minute opportunity to participate in a fun blogger event called #virtualpumpkinparty; over 70… Read More Pumpkin Almond Cake with Almond Butter Frosting
Thanks for all the great feedback on my first PDX Fit post – there might be some more coming your way in the future! But for today, back to our regularly scheduled baking programming. And I’m back with a good one! If you’re not familiar with Michelle and her fabulous baking blog Hummingbird High, you… Read More Banana and Chocolate Crunch Cake with Graham Cracker Frosting
It’s been far too long since my last post! Between travel for work, Hurricane Sandy, and that pesky Nor’easter that just hit the New York City area, life has been chaotic. I hope everyone out there made it through the storms safe and sound. Right before Hurricane Sandy arrived, the Baked in Brooklyn blog posted… Read More Cranberry Walnut Pumpkin Bread
So it’s that time of year: Thanksgiving. You might be surprised to learn that I will not be doing any cooking on Thanksgiving. There are so many things I will miss about not cooking my own dinner; that’s why I’ve pulled out the cornbread recipe, and why I decided to make my favorite pumpkin pie… Read More Pumpkin Pie with Streusel Topping