Adorable Black Cat Oreo Truffle Pops: Easy Halloween Treat
I had a strict no-food-that-looks-like-an-animal policy for about thirty-two years. It was a whole thing. I’d side-eye those adorable decorated cookies at bakeries, scroll past … Read more
Spooky Spiderweb Swirl Halloween Brownies
My nephew asked why I couldn’t just pipe the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter before it went in the oven. I … Read more
Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Pops – 4-Ingredient Fun
It was 10:47 PM on a random Thursday in October, and I had completely forgotten about the school Halloween party the next morning. Not just … Read more
Spooky Witch Finger Pretzel Rods: Easy White Chocolate Treat
The cashier at the craft store watched me load my cart with four bags of pretzel rods and three bags of white chocolate chips. She … Read more
Creamy Cheeseburger Potato Soup with Bacon Crumble (Easy Recipe)
She wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by my neighbor Val’s house on a rainy Tuesday to return her slow cooker—I’d borrowed it weeks … Read more
Best Fall Harvest Charcuterie Board with Fig and Honey
I was standing in the parking lot of a small farm stand last October when it hit me — that sharp, sweet smell of ripe … Read more
Easy Mummy-Wrapped Baked Brie with Fig Jam: Perfect Halloween Appetizer
The neighborhood Halloween party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten about the appetizer sign-up. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate themed platters—you … Read more
Cozy Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil Soup – Easy Homemade Recipe
There used to be a tiny French bistro tucked away on a side street in Portland called Le Petit Pot that made the most incredible … Read more
Cozy Baked Pumpkin Sourdough Donuts with Maple Glaze
It was 10:47 PM on a drizzly Tuesday in October, and I had a sudden, almost aggressive need for something warm, spiced, and doughy. I … Read more
Crispy Delicata Squash Rings with Easy Maple Tahini Drizzle
I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in tax paperwork at his cluttered desk, when he started describing exactly … Read more