Author Archives: Mara
Apple Fritters with Sour Cream & Honey Dip
These fritters may not be shaped like hearts. There are no red sprinkles. Or pink frosting. But, this is still very much a Valentine’s Day post.
Awhile ago, my husband said to me, “I like it when you bake things for me that you wouldn’t normally bake for yourself.”
When I heard that, I knew that [...]
Cherry Almond Pudding Cake
There are certain times when the world around you just seems to stop. Those times especially seem to come when you least expect it. Three weeks ago, I was in the middle of a very large project at work when I got the call that my grandma was not likely to make it much longer. [...]
Cherry Pistachio Biscotti with White Chocolate
Both my mom and my mother-in-law are coffee lovers. In fact, I’d be a little afraid if either one didn’t get their morning dose, that’s how much they love it. It comes naturally then that they both love biscotti as well. Last Christmas, we gave them gift packages of biscotti, and they both asked if [...]
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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Dog Treats
You know those pathetic people that talk about their dogs all day and that have actually attended a dog play-date party? Yeah, that’s us. It’s embarrassing to admit, but we—my husband and I, plus a lot of our friends—are at that stage in life where the creatures that require most of our care are busy [...]
Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies
The beginning of December isn’t quite the start to the holidays without Mexican Wedding Cakes. Or, at least for me. I think my mom would agree with this statement. She makes them almost every year. Oh, and my friends Katherine, Michelle and Kesha, they all agreed too as I handed them warm-from-the-oven samples. My husband, [...]
Kumquat Tea Bread