Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin pie, the Thanksgiving staple, is controversial at our house.  I love it and think it is creamy, sweet and delicious.  My husband abhors it and finds it slimy, disgusting, and strangely textured.  For years, I have tried different variations on pumpkin pie so that …

Election Day Cake

If it feels like one long holiday marathon from Halloween until New Year’s you are probably right! This morning, I received a great e-mail newsletter from the Old Farmer’s Almanac about Election Day cakes. Celebrating Election Day? Apparently this used to be the norm.  I …

Americanized Milk Tart

As a bonus post for the month, I wanted to share a recipe I tried this month at a special lunch with a good friend. While reading Leigh’s blog, (which I can’t remember how I first stumbled across, but is a wonderful read about family …