Dessert

What’s better than chocolate?   Well, maybe pumpkin and pumpkin spice.  How about all three options?   This month’s Recipe Redux challenge theme was an obvious one for October: [...]

Seriously, who doesn’t like pumpkin during the Fall?  Is there any other ingredient that people get so excited about?  I can’t think of one! Whether you buy a whole pumpkin, cut it up [...]

  Happy 6th Birthday to The Recipe Redux!  To celebrate, the Reduxers were in charge of bringing the dessert!  But, just a bite! Do you ever have those time when you want something sweet, [...]

  I’ve never really been one to celebrate cheesy Hallmark holidays like Valentine’s Day, but this year, it’s different. I have a lot to be grateful for this particular [...]

The holidays are upon us!  Maybe you’re super excited and can’t wait to celebrate with friends and family or maybe you’re a tad nervous and worried about weight gain during this [...]

There are a few things that I particularly love in this life: my husband, Disneyland, and tiki bars/venues. Persimmons are close to making that list of top loves! I love them that much!  Sweet, [...]

Disclosure:  This post is based on my experience with the Almond Board of California’s sponsored trip in September 2016.  I  was not required to write a blog post, did not receive [...]

Disclosure:  I received free samples of California walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Walnut Commission and am [...]

The best part of Thanksgiving for me was always waking up early to help my mom make pumpkin pies. It was the first order of business for the day and always resulted in a taste test of our [...]

Growing up and living in Los Angeles, I am definitely a warm weather lady.  Cold weather and I do not get along; however, if I have to experience cooler Fall/Winter weather, I will sacrifice so [...]