Now, it’s finally time for pumpkin! Even my most die-hard, pumpkin spice loving friend was getting sick of pumpkin spice before the end of October. This is why I don’t understand starting everything earlier and earlier every year. I was seeing Christmas wrapping paper and presents in displays before my Dad’s birthday in mid-October this…
Banana Nut Blondies with Brown Butter Glaze
While some might say that this is the season of pumpkin – or really pumpkin spice; for me at least until we get closer to Thanksgiving, I actually think banana. I can remember baking banana bread on a cool October day while dad was in the garage painting decoys and bringing out still warm slices…
Brown Butter and Honey Pistachio Bars
“These are interesting.” Hmmm, what do you say to that? What does that mean? Is it good, is it bad? I certainly had my dad tripping over his words after he used it to describe these bars. But, I actually know what he means because they are really hard to describe. Are they are bar? …
Ooey Gooey Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Bars
I almost named these 7 layer blondies because they are like a cross between my 7 layer bars and a blondie. The flavors and ingredients are very similar with both butterscotch and chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut. What I liked best about this version is how ooey and gooey the sweetened condensed milk…
Glazed Maple Apple Blondies
Although it’s fall and apple season, one thing I like about apples is that they are available all year long without a substantial difference in quality or sweetness – unlike trying to buy strawberries in MN in the winter. That means this doesn’t have to be a seasonal treat. That said, when I’m planning treats…
Blueberry Crumble Bars
During blueberry season I am always looking for new blueberry recipes to try – and even after blueberry season because if it’s been a good year then I have a freezer full of blueberries. The beauty of these bars is they work great with either fresh or frozen berries so they are flexible for any…
