Christmas Goodies!

A plate of Christmas Party snacks, presided over by a cute modeling chocolate mouse.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Perfectly Pipeable Cream Cheese Frosting

When it comes to cake, carrot is one of my favorite flavors. It has been since I was a kid. I make it at least once a year for my Grandmother's birthday. I've played with the recipe a lot over the years, from purist nothing-but-carrots carrot cake to everything-but-the-kitchen-sink carrot cake. One constant, however, has been the frosting. It has to be cream cheese frosting....

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Kitty's Very Best Pecan Pie

My family loves pecan pie. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas--and something pretty close on Derby Day (if you're from Kentucky, you'll know what I mean ). But, if you're like me, you like the idea of pecan pie. I love pecans. It seems like I should love a pie made from them. The reality, however, is a pecan-flavoured goo that's so sweet it makes your teeth hurt. I tend...