Fall

Apple S’mores Recipe

November 16, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

I am recording a fun show today about Holidays, Friendships and Traditions. I think you will enjoy it but more about that later. I am sharing a quick snack that I hope you will enjoy – Apple S’mores. You peel, core and slice apples. This one make is very easy (so my niece says), I am hoping for lessons later today! Then you just layer the apple slices and top with marshmallows, caramel bites and crumbled graham crackers. This Sunday listen to Adventures In The Kitchen radian on KKLA 99.5 Joy Creel Liefeld and Deanna White.

Filed Under: Cooking With Kids, Fall, Fruit, Recipes Tagged With: fruit, snack

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

November 4, 2011 By admin 2 Comments

It’s November, how crazy is that. The year is zooming towards the end. I have been feeling very arts and crafty lately making a Thankful Tree and Grateful Frame. I started making a set of party printable and had to bake some fall goodies to go with it. I came across these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes on Annie Eats. Let’s just say oh, my they are good! Bless someone with a delivery of these this month. You won’t regret it and they will be very happy. My weekend holds birthday celebrations, my Friday with the kids and drinks with a [...]

Filed Under: Cake, Dessert, Fall, Recipes Tagged With: cupcakes, thanksgiving

Apple Hazelnut Radicchio Salad Recipe

October 27, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

It is the weekend. Who else is doing the happy dance? In a sea of Halloween candy and sweets I thought I would serve up a delicious and light salad. I have lots of fall baking on calendar this weekend along with a few crafts I have put together for the Creating Memorable Holidays Seminar. My latest obsession is the hazelnut. I have been working my way through a few new recipes highlighting this nut. Wait until I share the caramel corn I added it to last [...]

Filed Under: Fall, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: apple, dates, hazelnut, salad

Cookings Tips: How To Freeze Waffles (Apple Waffles)

October 21, 2011 By cheri Leave a Comment

Lately I seem to be sharing breakfast recipes. It has been so busy and weekend mornings have been my time in the kitchen. Until last night when I cooked the first recipe from a much anticipated cooked…but more about that tomorrow! I loved Eggo Waffles growing up. I’d pop one in the toaster for breakfast. These days I make my own frozen waffles because they taste so much better and are very cost effective Apples are everywhere right now so I thought “how good would they be in [...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Cooking Tips, Fall, Fruit, Recipes Tagged With: cooking tips

Roasted Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Because Meals Matter

October 11, 2011 By admin 4 Comments

I wrote this post as a participant in the Eat Better, Eat Together Balancing Act blog carnival hosted by MealsMatter and Dairy Council of California to share ways families everywhere can make time for family meals that include foods from all the food groups. A list of other registered dietitians and bloggers who are participating in the Balancing Act blog carnival will be listed at the bottom of this post or can be found at MealsMatter. I grew up in a home where we ate dinner together as a family every night. Sunday lunch, after church, we would go [...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Fall, Recipes

Thanksgiving Traditions – Chex Mix

November 23, 2010 By admin 3 Comments

I have a passion for trying new recipes and updating recipes but at Thanksgiving there is one tradition that never gets updated – Chex Mix. As a little girl I would get to Aunt Ginny’s or my Grandparents and run to the living room to find the bowl full of Chex Mix. It is a simple pleasure. At some point as an adult I hijacked the tradition and have been making it every since. I take my job very seriously. Over the years they have added microwaving as an option to making the mix but trust me and resist the [...]

Filed Under: Appetizer, Fall, Thanksgiving

Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole

November 8, 2010 By cheri 3 Comments

Thank you to all of you who entered the giveaway last week. Maureen was the winner of the cookbooks! Look for another giveaway this week. It is time to start planning our Thanksgiving meal. There are so many decisions to make. What type of turkey – Classic, Southwestern or Deep Fried. Then what sides will compliment it best? One of the favorite side dishes is always the sweet potato. There are many variations but a few weeks back attending an event for Travel Writers that the Irvine Chamber of Commerce put on I had the opportunity to sample Ruth Chris [...]

Filed Under: Fall, Restaurants, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Ruth Chris, Side Dish, sweet potato, thanksgiving

Cinnamon Apple Scones

November 3, 2010 By cheri 3 Comments

This weekend I invited my friend Nell over for a breakfast tea. Nell has been a mentor in my life over the last seven years. I met her at a point in my life I was in transition. She spoke words of wisdom and encouragement into my life. We share a love of tea and dishes. We both believe you can’t own too many sets of dishes. A girl needs options doesn’t she? After a busy week I needed quick inspiration for a new scone to serve and opened my Foster’s Market Cookbook. What a delightful cookbook. I want to [...]

Filed Under: Breads, Fall, Giveaways Tagged With: apples, Fosters Market, scone, scones. apple

Mac and Cheese with Bacon Plus a Giveaway

October 31, 2010 By admin 57 Comments

November is here. It is one of my favorite months. I love Thanksgiving and the focus on being thankful. Gathering with our friends and family and cooking a big turkey dinner. In the spirit of gratitude and my thankfulness for each of you my readers I want to host a weekly giveaway in November. Today I am giving away Baked Explorations by Matt Lewis, Renato Poliafito and Tina Rupp along with Bakerella’s Cake Pops cookbooks. Fun new books to inspire your baking or give as gifts. This time of year comfort food starts calling. The American Classic Mac and Cheese [...]

Filed Under: Fall, Giveaways, Pasta Tagged With: bacon, comfort food, mac and cheese

Pumpkin Apple Soup with Cran Apple Relish, Plus A Winner

November 26, 2009 By cheri 2 Comments

Today is Thanksgiving and is always a time to reflect on what we are most grateful for. I remember as a little girl being so excited and the anticipation leading up to going to my grandparents. Both my great grandmothers or Nana’s as I called them and my Papa Wells were around through my junior high years. Up until I was 7 years old I was an only child and only grandchild so let’s just assume I was well doted on. I loved the big meal and sitting around the table talking. The pretty china that would have been laid [...]

Filed Under: Fall, Soups, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cran apple relish, pumpkin apple soup