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Oranges and the Holiday Table

Oranges have long been a symbol of the holidays. Back before candy and other treats were so readily available, a single orange stuffed into the stocking on Christmas morning was a decadent delight in the middle of winter. Beside the tradition, oranges are so aromatic and colorful, that they deserve a place on your holiday table. As I ease into the Food Blog, I thought I would offer a very simple idea that you can try. Orange Cups A festive and easy way to offer sweet fruit cups. They look so pretty on the table, and kids get a big … Continue reading →

Perfectly Delicious Pumpkin and Chocolate Treats

There’s no time like the present to make the most of a fall favorite: pumpkin. Of course, with Halloween upon us, chocolate is also in abundance as well. So why not marry the two ingredients in mouthwatering creations that will have your guests begging for more? The following recipes make great additions to holiday parties. Both the Chocolate Pumpkin Bars and the Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins can be made in advance and travel well. What’s more, both dishes follow standard recipes for bars and muffins, so if you’ve made either in the past, you will have no problem baking these. … Continue reading →

Fall Treats: Combining Chocolate with Pumpkin

You can’t go wrong when chocolate is in the mix. (At least in my family.) Whether you are adding chocolate chips to pumpkin pancakes or perking up an ordinary pumpkin muffin with swirls of chocolate, nothing beats the seasonal combination of sweet and sweeter. However, if you want to take the combo to an entirely new level consider the following recipe for Chocolate Pumpkin Pie. I tried my first piece last Thanksgiving. A friend of mine made it, though she didn’t create the recipe (she got it from a friend of a friend). If I knew who to thank for … Continue reading →

Sweet Treats to Serve Up on Halloween Morning

What better way to satisfy your family’s sweet tooth on Halloween morning than with seasonal recipes that feature two of the holiday’s most popular ingredients: pumpkin and chocolate. Your children will love starting off the day with a special Halloween breakfast, and considering they will likely be too excited to eat much dinner prior to trick-or-treating, these dishes might contain some of the only nutrients they’ll get until November 1st. These Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin Waffles are simple ways to get your family into the Halloween spirit without leaving behind a frightening mess in your kitchen. CHOCOLATE CHIP … Continue reading →