The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Carrot Cake
There is so much to celebrate this month so I’m making one of my favorite desserts: Homemade Carrot Cake. Just in time for the holiday weekend.
The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
It’s April so it’s time for Spring recipes. And the first up is a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie that’s perfect for graduation parties and Easter dinner.
The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Dark Chocolate Guinness Bread
In this fourth installment of Alex Mitchell’s Guinness Cooking Challenge, Vane Tanner is making dessert: Dark Chocolate Guinness Bread. A perfect way to end the contest and the month!
Leprechauns: Truth or Myth
The legend of Leprechauns is more complicated than most people know. But it’s also possible to catch one, if you only had the right kind of Leprechaun Candy.
To Celebrate the Epiphany
Today is the Epiphany, the last day of the holiday festivities. To celebrate, here’s a brief history of the day’s meaning and a Twelfth Night cake recipe. I’m sure the Maji would have loved it!
The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Kentucky Pie
Kentucky Pie, also known as Chocolate Pecan Pie, is a great addition to a holiday feast. Or just to celebrate any day of the week.
To Light the Bonfire
It’s November 5, also known as Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire Night. While it’s a night of fun and festivities, it used to be the night of treasonous plots and burning bones. And, there’s a cake!
A’Souling on Halloween
A brief history behind the tradition of A’Souling and the reasons why I updated the traditional soul cakes recipe to a delicious shortbread PB&J version.
The Pumpkin Challenge: Can a Romance Writer Eat Only Pumpkin for an Entire Day?
This is a repost from a few years ago, but it was so much fun to read again! A reader asked me for this so here it is: The Pumpkin Challenge–Can a romance author only eat pumpkin-based foods for an entire day? (The answer is Yes!)
Michaelmas and Blackberry Hand Pies
Today is Michaelmas and it’s also the last day to pick blackberries. I’m celebrating by making homemade blackberry hand pies.
A Brief History of the Headless Horseman & a Ginger Cake
Because it’s that time of year again, here’s a brief History of the Headless Horseman & a Ginger Cake recipe to help ward him off.
Fall Equinox & World Peace Cookies
Today is the Fall Equinox so I’m celebrating by telling a harvest myth while baking chocolate shortbread cookies!