If it’s Halloween time, then you have to expect the spiders… tasty and spooky Halloween Spider Sandwich Cookies, that is! *This post may contain affiliate links. Sorry spider haters, but it’s true. In our neck of the woods as the October nighttime temperatures dip further and further towards freezing, real-life spiders are sneaking into the […]
Dingle, Ireland and a Recipe for Irresistible Apple Blackberry Crumble
Our next stop in Ireland? County Kerry for a B&B in Castlemaine (Caisleán na Mainge) and sights in Dingle (Daingean Uí Chúis). (Including holding a baby lamb!) And my recipe for you here is an Irresistible Apple Blackberry Crumble. This post may contain affiliate links. After driving all evening from Dublin we arrived pretty late […]
Inishmore – Aran Islands, Ireland and a Recipe for Vanilla Apple Pie. My latest Delectable Destination
My family’s adventure in Ireland continued along the Wild Atlantic Way into Clifden (An Clochán), and then with a day-excursion to Inishmore (Inis Mór.) And in this post a recipe for Vanilla Apple Pie, a dessert we enjoyed one rainy evening. This post may contain affiliate links. The Delectable Destination of Ireland began with sights […]
Pumpkin Spice Cheerios & Apple Bars
Take advantage of limited edition Pumpkin Spice Cheerios that are in stores now, and whip up these sweet perfect-for-fall bars! This post may contain affiliate links. There are a lot of funny memes and videos out right now mocking the annual pumpkin spice craze. But hey, we’ve all just spend the summer roasting in the […]
Ocracoke Island Fig Cake
A sweet and delicious fig cake with an annual celebration! *This post may contain affiliate links. Our family loves to vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Ocracoke Island is at the southern end of the Banks and fig trees are abundant there. It was such a pleasure to learn about their beloved fig […]
Glamping-Style Bananas Foster | Glamping Recipes!
Glamping (glam + camping): the pleasures of a crackling campfire, good friends, and open-air slumber glammed up with luxurious comfort, chic decor, and indulgent food! This post may contain affiliate links. Camping and campfires almost always mean one thing: s’mores. You know these of course (but I’ll tell you anyway): marshmallows toasted to a golden brown […]
Avengers-Inspired Treats!
Assemble the treats! Sweet desserts inspired by characters from the Avengers movies!
Captain America’s All-American Apple Pie
I first made this Captain America Pie four years ago to bring to a friend’s house for dessert. The Captain America movie had already been out for three years at that point but I was still obsessed. It is a perfect origin story movie that stands strongly on its own as well as fitting in […]
Black Panther Claws Pastry with Almonds
You are probably already familiar with bear claws: the delightful, flaky pastries sold in bakeries, usually huge, and with almonds strategically placed to create the “claws” effect or just scattered generously over the top. That pastry gave me the inspiration to create these Black Panther Claws. They are an homage to the Marvel Black […]
Black Widow Chocolate-Dipped Cookies
Continuing my homage to Avengers movies and characters as we get ready for the Avengers: Infinity War movie premiering very soon, I present this sweet treat. Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff played by Scarlett Johansson, is the badass Russian assassin, spy, S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, and the first female member of the Avengers. (In the movie universe, […]
Hulk Smash! Crispy Marshmallow Treats
This post may contain affiliate links for baking products. In my quest to create treats in tribute to the characters of the Avengers movies, it was smashing good fun to come up with a treat for the Incredible Hulk! Many of my favorite Hulk scenes are in the first Avengers movie: like during Loki’s scathing […]
Orange Curd Bites with Maple Cream & Chocolate
Orange Curd Bites with Maple Cream & Chocolate Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Servings: 50 tartlets Author: Nancy Mock Print Ingredients For the dough: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup 12 tablespoons butter, cold Ice water For curd: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, strained 2 tablespoons orange zest […]