• Dessert

    Pumpkin Tiramisu

    Tiramisu is one of my favorite Italian desserts.  Translated, it’s the “pick me up” dessert as it normally contains espresso mixed with liquor.  Its lightly sweetened with just enough richness to feel indulgent.  The touch of liquor, whether Amaretto, Kahlua, Frangelico or…

  • Cookies,  Dessert

    Pumpkin Rugelach

    The weather over the last few days is exactly what I love about living in Florida.  The humidity has left behind cool breezes ranging in temperatures from the mid 80s in the day to mid 60s at night.  My first…

  • Biscotti,  Dessert

    Fig and Orange Biscotti

    Sometimes I wonder if I’m the only biscotti crazed person out there.   I mean, if my jar is empty…or even threatening to be empty, I’m planning my next baking date and tossing around ideas for the next flavor combination.   This…

  • Dessert,  Drinks

    Raspberry Kiss

    Long weekend getaways always excite me.  Taking a few days to escape from the reality of day-to-day responsibilities refreshes and recharges me.  I try to continue the relaxing momentum for as long as I can before the chores of life kick…

  • Appetizers,  Biscotti,  Dessert

    Red Wine Biscotti

    I’m interrupting my healthy recovery diet to refill my biscotti jar.  I don’t necessarily call these unhealthy though as I use ½ whole wheat flour and olive oil, but there is some sugar.  Red wine, of course, but I’m viewing…