Tag: Kitchen Couture(recipes)

Baklava

On occasion my mum would make baklava at Christmas time. The smell of the phyllo pastry drenched in syrup sweetening a layer of crushed nuts was one that made up the holidays when I was growing up. Since it is a little bit on… Continue Reading “Baklava”

Michigan Molasses Cookies

I’m a big believer in traditions. Whether that means visiting the cider mill in the fall or the aroma of fresh baked cookies on a winter’s eve. Over the weekend we received our first dose of chilly temperatures followed by a light dusting of… Continue Reading “Michigan Molasses Cookies”

Coconut Cream Pie

I only make pies at Thanksgiving; I have always found them to be more of a hassle and would prefer to make cookies or cake over pie when I have guest over. That was until my neighbor Barb invited me over for the day… Continue Reading “Coconut Cream Pie”

Apple Cider Donuts

With Thanksgiving only a week away and thoughts soon transitioning to Christmas it created the perfect opportunity for my favorite fall combination; donuts and cider. I took a trip to Yates Cider Mill, and bought a gallon of cider and instead of buying their… Continue Reading “Apple Cider Donuts”

Candy Cupcakes

From October to December most of our homes are filled with treats from candy in October to pies in November and any confection you can dream up in December.  I like to savor each holiday by eating only goodies that I get during that… Continue Reading “Candy Cupcakes”