Author Archives: Mara
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, [...]
Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
When I am baking there’s usually someone I’m baking for. Friends, family, a dinner, work, etc. Not so this time; this one’s for me. Just like Kesha and her ice cream, I have a little confession of my own. I am obsessed with cranberries. In fact, I can eat them raw by the handfuls—for which [...]
Mocha Cupcakes with Whipped Espresso Buttercream
Recently, at work we threw a little wedding shower at a local coffee shop for two co-workers who just happened to be getting married on the exact same day. One of them, Stephanie, is rarely seen without a coffee cup in her hand, so I thought I’d go ahead and feed her habit. In addition, [...]
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Blueberries in October. Hmmm. Lately I’ve been really trying to keep things seasonal and local as much as possible, especially after seeing Food, Inc. However, some things just can’t be helped. The things you do in the name of love. I was forced to break out the blueberries that I had frozen this summer [...]
Apple Pandowdy
My grandfather was a farmer before he retired. Of course, that means he has a large garden now and quite the green thumb. Which also means I get to enjoy the spoils, such as fresh rhubarb in the summer and an abundance of apples right now. As we have more than we can eat, I [...]
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Dog Treats