Pumpkin Spice Latte Snowball Cookies

by SandraWidick // October 15, 2018 // Comments off

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

by SandraWidick // October 12, 2018 // Comments off

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 →

Orange Bread

by SandraWidick // October 10, 2018 // Comments off

I wanted to have a break from pumpkin (for just one day) … so I thought why not baking with oranges?, they are still orange like pumpkins, right? Ok… that doesn’t make much sense lol. Anyway, This bread is very... Continue reading →

Apple Pie Bars

by SandraWidick // October 7, 2018 // Comments off

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 // Comments off

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 Spice Latte Scones

by SandraWidick // September 27, 2018 // Comments off

This is the season for pumpkin baked goods. Have you had any pumpkin coffee drink yet? I won’t tell you how many pumpkin coffee drinks I’ve had so far because they are too many. So… how about we mix pumpkin... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Alfajores

by SandraWidick // September 25, 2018 // Comments off

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? These 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 // Comments off

Happy Monday everybody! Here is the recipe for a classic dessert turned into pumpkin: Pumpkin Creme Brulee. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram. Click HERE so you can follow me and don’t miss all the recipes and videos I... Continue reading →

Apple Bread With Bourbon Glaze

by SandraWidick // September 17, 2018 // Comments off

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 Cake Bars

by SandraWidick // September 14, 2018 // Comments off

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 →

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