Spooky Red Velvet Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // October 27, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Tuesday! We are so close to celebrate Halloween that I was in the mood of making some spooky treats. These soft red velvet cupcakes are topped with a vanilla cream cheese frosting. They are decorated with red food gel... Continue reading →

Spice Cake with Lemon Icing

by SandraWidick // September 24, 2020 // Comments off

This is a lighter style of spice cake, made with maple syrup and granulated sugar. This cake is great if you want something spicy but not too rich or heavy. The dried blueberries and tiny bits of crystallized ginger are... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

by SandraWidick // September 16, 2020 // Comments off

I have been looking for canned pumpkin for about a week, finally I found some today at my local Trader Joe’s. I went to different supermarkets in my area and they don’t have any left and they might not have... Continue reading →

Baked Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes

by SandraWidick // September 8, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Tuesday! This is a super quick and easy recipe that you can make at home. My husband and I like donuts but one of the reasons that we don’t eat them that much is that they are fried. This... Continue reading →

Apple Pie Cups

by SandraWidick // August 24, 2020 // Comments off

Apple pie is a classic dessert anywhere you go. It is generally double-crusted, with pastry both above and below the filling; the upper crust may be solid or latticed. BUT, today I’m showing you how to make mini apple pies... Continue reading →

Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake

by SandraWidick // August 21, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Friday! It has been a very hard week for our area. Northern California has many fires going on right now and we were close to evacuate. Thank GOD, we did not have to but we were all packed and... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Cookie Cups

by SandraWidick // October 22, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Tuesday! A few days ago I got a gift from my friends at Mozart. They have this new Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice liqueur that is perfect for Fall season. This sweet drink is perfect to serve during your Thanksgiving... Continue reading →

Autumn Flan With Scotch Caramel

by SandraWidick // September 27, 2019 // Comments off

Happy Friday!! Weather is cooling off so it’s a good time to start baking Fall desserts like this one. I know many people are not into flan BUT this one is a Peruvian version with Fall flavors plus it has... Continue reading →

Apple Cake Bars

by SandraWidick // October 19, 2018 // Comments off

I’m a Halloween fan so every year I have the tradition of organizing a Halloween party at my house. It’s never the same day of Halloween, I usually plan it for a couple of days before so I can make... 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 →

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