Pecan Pie Squares

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pecan pie squares

Pecan Pie Squares

 Forgive me!  My mind is not entirely here today.  I have just spent a marvelous 2 nights/3 days aboard a 1930s vintage railcar with some amazing people.  We travelled from New York City to Williamsberg, VA.  We dined off of fine china, we sipped martinis, we played 21st century parlor games, and we slept in elegant train berths.  This fabulous weekend was made possible by my dear friend David, who wanted to celebrate his 40th birthday in a very special way.   David’s best friend Matthew and his lovely wife Robbi have a great blog post about the weekend.  Click here to read it.   I couldn’t go on this trip empty handed.  Along with David’s birthday present, and clothes for the weekend, I packed fake mustaches (wouldn’t you?), a copy of Fifty Shades Of Grey (I’ve become obsessed), and these yummy, decadent pecan pie squares.   Continue reading →

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Spiced Carrot Muffins

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spiced carrot muffins

Spiced Carrot Muffins

When my German pal, Jessica, approached me about baking some German desserts for the blog I immediately said yes.  After all, I am half German.  I studied the German language for 7 years.  I plan on visiting Germany one day.  I should have some German recipes up my sleeve, right?  The first recipe she sent me was for these delicious and very moist cinnamon spiced carrot muffins.   Continue reading →

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How To Make A Lattice Crust

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Lattice Work

Lattice

I shied away from lattice work for a while.  It seemed too complicated to me.  That is until I saw a great You Tube video  showing how it is done in an easy, and efficient way.  This guy, Mike, has a great method.   The photos below also help to show you how to make Mike’s awesome lattice crust.    Continue reading →

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Grandma Ople’s Apple Pie

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Grandma Ople's Apple Pie

Grandma Ople’s Apple Pie

Have you heard of Grandma Ople’s Apple Pie?  It has been one of Allrecipes biggest hits.  I have to admit, however, that I have been skeptical of this recipe for years.  It seemed too easy, too quick, and against everything I believed how a good apple pie should be made.  My sister, Amanda, on the other hand, swears by this recipe.  She’s made it a couple of times now, and every time it comes out just right.  Also, for the record, she is not a pie baker.  Her specialty is cookies.  I am the pie baker in the family, but Amanda’s apple pie trumps mine.  Boo!  Grandma Ople, I would like to take this opportunity to formally apologize for ever doubting your delicious apple pie recipe.  This has now become one of my “tried and true’s”.  It is a  perfect addition to my holiday dessert table. Continue reading →

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