A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies (Recipe Inspired by THE WHISPER MAN)

My October baking game is starting strong with Pumpkin Swirl Brownies! The Whisper Man is definitely one of the creepiest books I've read in a long time -- which means it's a perfect October read. And, with their dark brown and bright orange whirls, Pumpkin Swirl Brownies are the perfect October treat. This book-inspired recipe was created because I needed some comfort food after reading that scary-ass novel. And, because I couldn't decide if...

All Day Apple Butter

Not going anywhere for awhile? No, this is not a recipe for homemade Snickers bars. But, this is a recipe for All Day Apple Butter, which, you may have already surmised, will take you all day to make. We’re talking 10-12 hours, people. However, there’s only about 30-40 minutes of active cooking time, and the rest is all passive time until you’re ready to blend and jar the finished product. So, winter storm have you holed up inside? Make...