Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Muffins

by SandraWidick // November 6, 2018 // No Comments

If you follow me on Instagram (Pastry_Tales), you can see that I have already started baking for Christmas time! The day after Halloween, I put down all my spooky decorations while listening to Christmas songs. I think Christmas time goes... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Latte Snowball Cookies

by SandraWidick // October 15, 2018 // 1 Comment

Have you ever heard about snowball cookies or Russian tea cakes or polvorones or wedding cookies? They are all the same, they are usually made with butter, powdered sugar and nuts (I prefer to use toasted pecans). They’re very popular... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes (2018)

by SandraWidick // October 12, 2018 // 1 Comment

Happy Friday!! Yes, pumpkin season is everywhere ! My husband told me that we already had 2 months of pumpkin (I started Fall baking at the beginning of August), but who doesn’t like pumpkin stuff? I know there are some... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Latte Scones

by SandraWidick // September 27, 2018 // No Comments

This is the season for Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Have you had any pumpkin coffee drink? I think I had 5 psl so far …. Not everybody is a fan because it’s a bit too sweet, but how about we mix... 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 →

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 →

Pumpkin Bread # 1

by SandraWidick // September 26, 2017 // No Comments

Fall is here and I’m so happy about it, BUT I live in California so we really don’t see much change in the weather lol (well… so far…). Today’s weather will be a max of 91 F ….... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // September 18, 2017 // 1 Comment

Hi everybody!!! My favorite season is just around the corner and I couldn’t wait more to start making something with pumpkin. I’m a huge fan of Fall and Halloween. I’ve started decorating my house for like 2 weeks now. I... Continue reading →

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