Wanna know a secret? Cinnamon Roll Cake was originally supposed to be, well...cinnamon rolls. This book-inspired recipe for Christmas Shopaholic was born out of a failed attempt to make Sticky Buns for another book review. Nothing goes as main character Becky plans on Christmas Day in Christmas Shopaholic, and Cinnamon Roll Cake fits right into that theme, making it the perfect recipe to pair with this book. Cinnamon Roll Cake is for those of...
With just a little over a week until Thanksgiving, these decadent Baked Brie Bites are coming at you just in time for the most delicious holiday of the year! I love a good baked brie, and it’s an appetizer that makes an appearance at our Thanksgiving table every year. Everyone loves that moment when you cut into the crispy, golden crust and that molten brie just oozes out, ready to be scooped up by some crackers or toast. The one problem with...
One of my favorite things about this time of year is how much baking I get to do. With Thanksgiving, my husband’s December birthday, and the Christmas season all within six weeks of each other, my oven is seriously put to the test. Cookies, cakes, bars, brownies, cheescakes -- you name it, I’m probably baking it. By the time I reach December 26, I’m admittedly a little baked out. Which brings me to the overabundance of baked goods every...
I know it's a little soon after the last QLB to be posting another one, but I'm bringing you December's Quick Look Books a little early so you can get your jolly on. Even though I'm mostly reading Christmas books this month, I don't want to only post reviews of Christmas books because, despite what American commercialism would have you believe, not everyone celebrates Christmas. However, I do love me some Yuletide cheer, so I couldn't let the...
