My first perfect cup of tea was at the Westin Moana Surfrider Hotel in Waikiki, Oahu. High tea on the veranda under a century-old banyan tree is always a highlight of our trips to Hawaii. The hotel itself is reminiscent of old British colonial glory days, it is absolutely beautiful and often referred to as the “First Lady of Hawaii”. During tea service, a dozen…
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Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Banana Upside Down Cake
Oh my this is a sinfully delicious cake. A great take on the pineapple-upside down cake of my youth. I have to say though, this is much more my style. It’s my favorite flavor combination of all time! Reminds me of my favorite muffins. Anyway, while this cake has a few more steps than just a regular old cake, it…
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Goat Cheese with Cranberries & Pistachios
The festiveness of the holidays is upon us and it’s time to make a plan of attack. What to serve? How to serve it? What I am bringing where? And how the heck am I going to feed all these people? Anyway, I’m hardly the first one who thought of this but it’s a staple around here during the holiday…
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The Best Pumpkin Cheesecake
The creamiest Pumpkin Cheesecake can be made at home. It will rival anything you can get from a restaurant. Just try it. Who doesn’t love pumpkin cheesecake (a million hands just went up, right?). And who wouldn’t love pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap-pecan crust? Well you’ve come to the right place. I often prefer pumpkin cheesecake to pumpkin pie at…
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Spiced Lemon Cake
What is it about the thought of a spiced cake that just puts me into the baking mode. This morning I had a list of very important things I needed to get done. Very important. Really. Instead, I dropped the kidos off at school and slammed myself down on the couch with a cup of coffee and a back issue…
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Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Savor the season with these moist caramel apple cupcakes, topped with rich caramel frosting. Caramel Apple Cupcakes These caramel apple cupcakes are a twist on a classic fall favorite, combining the sweetness of apples with the richness of caramel. Each bite offers a moist, spiced cake topped with a luscious caramel frosting, making them perfect for autumn gatherings or a…
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Alien Pizza Squares
When my kids are having a playdate there often isn’t time to whip up a batch of cookies or other type of treat. Since most kids like pizza in some form, this is always a big hit. The possibilities for themes are endless since you can use any cookie cutter shape to personalize this pizza into any thing you choose….
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Italian-Herb Party Mix
Savory Snack Mix Recipe There is nothing better than starting off a party with a salty and crunchy snack mix, especially one with an Italian herb flavor. While I have enjoyed the regular Chex mix recipe for years, this party mix is a little more adult-like and perfect for cocktail hour or game day. By making this savory snack yourself,…
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