Apple Pie Bars

by SandraWidick // October 7, 2018 // 1 Comment

Happy Sunday! It’s very windy this morning here in the valley. We’re suppose to go boating this afternoon, hopefully it doesn’t get that chilly. Weather here has been awful, sometimes it’s hot, then gets supper chilly and now it’s crazy... Continue reading →

Red Wine Pear Chocolate Cake

by SandraWidick // October 2, 2018 // No Comments

Happy October! Finally my favorite month is here! I love pumpkins, Halloween, apples, candy, Fall, spooky decorations, etc. I’m drinking pumpkin spice coffee right now (I bought it at Trader Joe’s and it’s very good). I felt that I was... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Alfajores

by SandraWidick // September 25, 2018 // 1 Comment

Happy FALL! Finally it’s here and I can’t wait to keep posting pumpkin recipes like this one. Have you ever had Alfajor Cookies? Those are very popular in South America. They are shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche (which... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Creme Brulee

by SandraWidick // September 19, 2018 // No Comments

Happy Wednesday everybody! Here is the recipe for a classic dessert turned into pumpkin: Pumpkin Creme Brulee. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastry_tales/ Continue reading →

Apple Bread With Bourbon Glaze

by SandraWidick // September 17, 2018 // No Comments

Happy Monday! I just came back from my first hike after 2 months! I didn’t complete the whole trail (it’s a 4.4 mile uphill trail) but hopefully I’ll make it to the top in the next days. I really missed... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Bars

by SandraWidick // September 14, 2018 // No Comments

Happy Friday everybody! Hope everyone is doing great and if you are in the Carolinas I hope you are safe, I just read the news and Florence has submerged homes, you’re all in my thoughts are prayers. With Fall just... Continue reading →

Mini Chocolate Cake

by SandraWidick // September 12, 2018 // No Comments

I’ve been thinking of using cacao powder to make a chocolate cake and finally I baked a small one, the result was just perfect. This 2 layers 6 inch cake is the perfect treat you want for a date night... Continue reading →

Dutch Apple Pie Muffins

by SandraWidick // September 12, 2018 // No Comments

Happy Tuesday everybody!! I’m finally back from my trip to Peru. As some of you might know, I am from Lima-Peru and moved to California because of my husband. All my family lives in Peru so I try to go... Continue reading →

Apple Fritter Cake

by SandraWidick // August 8, 2018 // No Comments

Happy August! Hope everyone is doing great. I’m sorry I did not post that much on July. The heat and the smoke from the fires made baking a little bit unpleasant. I am back to the kitchen with a couple... Continue reading →

Tiramisu Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // July 12, 2018 // No Comments

Happy Thursday! How are you my friends? Hope everyone is doing good enjoying Summer (well here up north). I’ve been enjoying it a lot because we are going boating at Lake Berryessa, it’s been fun! I haven’t baked so much... Continue reading →

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