Straight out of the kitchen of head Chef Nicolas Calias’ Boston restaurant Brasserie JO comes his much loved, fall favorite dessert, Pumpkin-Ginger Rum Cake.  As delicious as it sounds, this treat is not too sweet and the splash of rum adds a savory kick.  This baked goodie is the perfect autumn treat, whether it’s just a dinner with your family or if you’re entertaining guests.  It will surely get the party started.  Perhaps with alittle help from the rum!
Ingredients

3 Cups             AP flour
2 tbsp              pumpkin spice
2 tsp  …read more

Getting tired of cupcakes at parties? Why not try Brownie Cones? They not only look cute, they’re sweet and delicious too!

Here’s what you need: 1 box of brownie mix (or you can create brownie mix from scratch), marshmallows, small ice cream cones, sprinkles
Here’s what you do: Preheat the oven to 300 decrees Celsius. Prepare the brownie mix according to pack directions. Fill each cone halfway. It’s important to have space in the cone as the brownies will rise. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Then take out the goodies and stuff each cone with a marshmallow. Bake for 15 …read more

One of my favorite thing about celebrating holidays is the creativity that starts to flow when it comes to cooking, baking and food in general!

For me, one of the best parts about the 4th of July, aside from the fireworks and an excuse to spend the whole day outside with family and friends, are the fun desserts that people are inspired to create and make.
I’ve always loved the now-classic 4th of July berry cake. I made one years ago for a get-together and have wanted to try again, but I’m afraid it would go bad before my family had a …read more

Would you believe today is Hazelnut Cake Day? They just kind of get more and more obscure, it seems!

Now, I haven’t been able to find out why today is Hazelnut Cake Day, but that shouldn’t stop us from enjoying it, right?
Foodista.com has a recipe for an amazing hazelnut cake, and just looking at the picture literally makes my mouth water. Admittedly, the ingredient list is pretty intimidating, but this looks like one cake that’s totally worth it, don’t you think?
There are a bunch of alternative recipes too, of course, so if you’re not up for an all afternoon bake-a-thon, check …read more

Spring is coming on fast in my neck of the woods so today’s “Wordless” Wednesday selection is pretty appropriate!