I love baking up new treats any time of year, but there’s something extra special about getting creative in the kitchen in the wintertime. The way the oven warms the home, the way the scents of sweet treats fill the air, and, of course, the getting to finally enjoy the resulting pastries. ...
Spiced Pear Hand Pies
We were at my parents' place a couple of weeks ago, and as we were leaving, my dad pointed out the pear trees in the front yard, commenting that he hadn't gotten around to picking them up and hated seeing them go to waste. I realized in that moment that I'd never tried making anything with pears ...
Zucchini Bread, 3 Ways
When I placed a wee little zucchini plant in the ground earlier this summer, I had no idea it would end up taking over our entire garden. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll take it! And I’m on a mission this year to not let any of our produce go to waste. ...