November 10, 2009
Pomegranate Apple Bread
by Kirbie
This apple bread with pomegranates is an easy quick bread recipe. The bread is moist and sweet and spiced with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves for warm fall flavors. It’s a great way to...
November 10, 2009
Fuyu Persimmon Cake
by Kirbie
This persimmon cake is made with chopped fuyu persimmons which give the cake a nice texture and flavor. This is an easy cake to make during the fall when persimmons are in season. Most...
November 9, 2009
Chewy Molasses Cookies
by Kirbie
These chewy molasses cookies are perfect for the holidays. They are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and keep their chewy texture for several days. I’m getting a little head start on my holiday...
November 3, 2009
Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake
by Kirbie
Creamy rich cheesecake with a fall twist! This pumpkin cheesecake is a combination of a traditional cheesecake swirled with pumpkin cheesecake flavored with fall spices. If you’re looking for a different idea for Thanksgiving...
November 2, 2009
Persimmon Cookies
by Kirbie
When persimmons are in season during the fall and winter I like to use them to make baked treats like these persimmon cookies. Learn more about persimmons and how you can use them to...
October 27, 2009
Pumpkin Tea Cake
by Kirbie
This pumpkin tea cake is an easy recipe you can make with two bowls and a spoon. You don’t need a mixer and it doesn’t have complicated steps. It’s perfect for dessert or as...
October 22, 2009
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
by Kirbie
Pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies are a great fall dessert. The cookies have a soft and cakey texture and are studded with mini chocolate chips. I love the combination of chocolate and pumpkin and...
October 22, 2009
Extraordinary Desserts
by Kirbie
Extraordinary Desserts1430 Union StreetSan Diego, CA 92101619-294-7001www.extraordinarydesserts.com I've been to Extraordinary Desserts several times, and you can view my previous posts here, here and here. Last weekend, I had friends visiting, so Boyfriend and...
October 20, 2009
Pumpkin Mochi
by Kirbie
Pumpkin Mochi is a fun dessert for fall and Thanksgiving. It’s very easy to make, and this recipe makes a big batch that’s great for serving a crowd. It’s sweet with a chewy texture from glutinous rice flour. For Thanksgiving, I’m in charge...
October 16, 2009
Diddy Riese Cookies
by Kirbie
Diddy Riese Cookies926 Broxton AveLos Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 208-0448 www.diddyriese.com When I used to visit friends at UCLA, we always had to stop by Diddy Riese Cookies in Westwood. Diddy Riese is a...
October 14, 2009
Stan’s Donuts
by Kirbie
Stan’s Donuts 10948 Weyburn Ave Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 208-8660 www.stansdoughnuts.com/index.html A while back I read this great article entitled “I ate L.A.” It was a fun read, and I enjoyed reading about...
October 13, 2009
Madeleines
by Kirbie
Madeleines are soft, spongy cookies that are more like mini cakes. They’re light and airy and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. I’ve been trying to find the perfect madeleine recipe. My...
