Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

I missed Chicago autumns. I missed the brisk air that has me reaching for scarves and a warm coffee drink in my hand (perhaps even a Pumpkin Spice Latte). I missed the changing leaves, the sight of my own breath in the air. Now that I have moved back and fall begins in exactly one… Continue reading Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

12 Gorgeous Cherry Recipes

It’s cherry season!  All those gorgeous cherries in the store have been making me dream of cherry recipes. Cherry cookies, cakes, pies, cobblers, popsicles, breads, and oh my!  There are so many options! Have you ever noticed that people tend to eat cherry desserts around Valentines Day?  It’s a great idea, don’t get me wrong,… Continue reading 12 Gorgeous Cherry Recipes

Roasted Banana Cake

This delicious banana cake gets extra flavor from roasted bananas in the cake and brown butter in the frosting. Some things are just magical.  Like avocados.  They have some kind of magical effect on me, they make me feel fantastic and they taste fantastic. Roasting foods is another magical thing.  Roasted vegetables?  Waaaay better than… Continue reading Roasted Banana Cake