Pavlova Wreath Meringue Dessert
I am seriously obsessed with meringue. There is something special about a dessert that is sweet and crisp and light as air. Who would have thought that beating egg whites…
Read moreChristmas Drinking Custard
Like a heady vanilla eggnog (but no raw eggs), drinking custard is a delicious and easy southern Christmas tradition that is perfect with or without alcohol. I’ve been watching the…
Read moreHoliday Spiced Orange Curd
Every December I get organic oranges from one of my CSAs. For a Wisconsin CSA, it’s a surprising bounty–and this year I am going to preserve some of the freshness…
Read moreWhole Wheat Gingerbread Scones
I love mornings–especially during the holidays. And waking up to a sparkling Christmas tree calls for a special breakfast. Cocoa and coffee for warmth. Sizzling bacon or sausage. A tray…
Read moreSpiced Cider Syrup (Instant Hot Apple Cider)
Now that we’ve had a few cold days, I can feel winter in the air. I love the change of seasons (especially when it follows a long autumn) with winter’s…
Read moreVanilla Cranberry Cream Dessert
Is it wrong to make the same Christmas dessert two years in a row? Does it help if you have a dessert buffet with a variety of options? I…
Read moreChristmas Cookie Snowflakes and Stars
When I made my popular fall leaf cookies last month, I was already thinking ahead. I had just learned how to do a fun icing technique called “cookie flooding” and…
Read moreWinter Mulled Wine, Brandy Optional
In much of the US, the frigid weather has sure been a focus lately. School was closed for us again and everyone is ending emails with the phrase “stay warm”. …
Read moreScandinavian Sauteed Cabbage
With overtones of apple and cinnamon along with tart balsamic vinegar, this Scandinavian Sauteed Cabbage is a sweet sour treat! Late winter in the north is the season of cold…
Read morePumpkin Cranberry Biscotti
Sweet, cinnamon-spiced and seasonal, these Pumpkin Cranberry Biscotti are made with whole wheat but just as tasty! When I first started eating more whole grains, biscotti were a great find. …
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