It's hard to believe that Americans obsession with pumpkin spice is realitvely new. 20 years ago, pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin-flavored candy weren't as big of sellers as they are now. The pumpkin-spice-everything craze did not really start until Starbucks started promoting it excessively a few years ago. What is the reason behind our obsession… Continue reading Pumpkin Scones with Vanilla Icing
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Valentine’s Brownie Truffles
I don't usually make Valentine's treats, but when I do, I go all out. I wanted to make something nice and sweet for my coworkers after a long week of weather coverage last week. It's nice to have a treat every once in a while--and they don't last long around the newsroom. These brownie truffles… Continue reading Valentine’s Brownie Truffles
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream
Christmas is almost here. You can feel the anticipation in the air. December 23rd is usually I day I spend making goodies and snack for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I won't be doing that this year because I have to work, but I'll be with everybody in spirit who prepares for the big holiday.… Continue reading Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream
Frosted Gingerbread Bars
I just had a bit of unintentional stress this morning. My parents are coming down here for Christmas this year, and my mom and I are going to make a full turkey Christmas dinner. Since my apartment's kitchen isn't the hugest, we decided to order pies from our favorite pie place (Pie Junkie) that way… Continue reading Frosted Gingerbread Bars
Candy Cane Cookie Cake
Sugar OVERLOAD. I've probably had more sweets in the last week than I have all year. I can't wait to get back on keto at the beginning of the New Year, but for now I'm soaking up the holiday treats. This cookie cake I made for work on Monday is probably the sweetest thing I've… Continue reading Candy Cane Cookie Cake
White Texas Sheet Cake
There are a few culinary treasures that the state of Texas holds near and dear to its heart. I'm talking chicken fried steak, cheese enchiladas with chili gravy, Texas toast, and steak-on-garlic sandwiches. Brisket is done best in the great state of Texas. Iced tea is always served with sugar on the side. One sweet… Continue reading White Texas Sheet Cake
Apple Cake Bars
We're in that weird time of year where it's not quite spring, but also not quite winter. Valentine's Day has come and gone, Easter is still months away, and summer clothing has inundated store aisles everywhere. It's like this time of the year has a constant identity crisis. Even the weather doesn't know what to… Continue reading Apple Cake Bars
Texas Jam Cake with Maple Frosting
I sense instability in the force. Well, more like instability in the atmosphere. Six days ago, the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma sent out it's predictive outlook for Tuesday, April 26th. That outlook? Not good. The instability of the atmosphere, coupled with warm temperatures and low humidity, has set us up for a moderate… Continue reading Texas Jam Cake with Maple Frosting
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