Fall is officially in full swing, and the apple picking extravaganza has begun! There is nothing like using fresh apples in baking and to make Apple Cider (With Video)! Our most flavorful mornings begin with baked goods that get the scents of fall spices throughout the air. When I made these apple cider muffins, we were heading out for a…
Black velvet cake is a stunning, glam, goth, cake flavor that is perfect for special occasions or anytime you want a dramatic chocolate cake. This black velvet cake can be transformed by the color of the frosting you use, and would be perfect for Halloween if you add orange food coloring to the vanilla frosting. It’s my birthday! So…
When I think of a cozy morning during the Fall and Winter, I picture all the things that bring warmth, memories, joy, and lasting impressions to my loved ones. Holidays are all about family and the food we make to show our love and pass on special and unique traditions. Every bite of these Chai Spiced Cinnamon Rolls will give…
Fall is in the air! The leaves are falling, the smell of Autumn is coming, and the time for fall flavors beckons. And my new Fall cookbook just came out, Ritzy Mom Pumpkin Treats & Tonics! During the fall we get the most flavorful, crisp, and juicy apples that are just perfect to be used in a crisp. This bourbon…
Since I was a kid one of my favorite desserts of all time was key lime pie. I remember ordering it on a trip to Florida when I was 7 and thinking it was the greatest dessert in the whole world. I am still head over heels for key lime pie, but these days I’m making it myself! I love…
With pumpkin season looming ahead, it’s time to get into the Fall Food mood! Life has been hectic around here. I’ve been swamped lately and the girls and Grant have their own activities and schedules now as well. During the weekends we have a big sit down breakfast like Jelly Doughnuts, Waffles, or Pumpkin Pancakes. But for the busy weekdays or times…
I am seeing Fall decorations and canned pumpkin everywhere I look, which means it is now an acceptable time to start posting about pumpkin! To kick off the pumpkin season, I have a dessert bar that brings pumpkin pie swirled into every bite of a chewy chocolate brownie. These pumpkin brownies are a festive way to add some pizzazz and…
Baked Maple Bacon Donuts have been on my blog bucket list for a few months. Salty, Smoky bacon mixed with sweet maple syrup is a warm and flavorful combination that so many of us crave. Whenever I eat any kind of sweet breakfast like waffles or pancakes, I drench each fluffy bite in pure maple syrup then pierce on a…
The girls and I were hunkered down with a terrible cold all week. This translates to: they went completely stir crazy from being cooped up and turned our entire family room into their ninja warrior playground. Aren’t kids supposed to get extra snuggly and quiet when they’re sick? Do calm kids exist? Not in the house, that’s for certain! They…
The leaves are blanketing our entire deck with the tease that Fall is on the way. I couldn’t be more ready! Fall is my favorite season. I am a sucker for those tiny galoshes lined up at our door, little gloves starting to make their appearance, and cute rain coats on little girls who love dancing in the rain. Good things…