"Etsy Love!"

Well...I was a little indisposed last Thursday (my babysitter got sick so I had to stay home with my munchkin) and let's just say it wasn't the most conducive environment to blog :)  So, I decided to make up for it and give love to two etsy businesses today. 

First up, we have Dough A Deer.  I have heard a lot about her over the last couple of months and can't wait to have some of her yummy treats.  The pics from her store look so yummy and I love the fact that they are BAKED and not FRIED.  You can't get any better than that!  They would be great as a treat especially since the holidays are here.  Check her out at the link above.


                            maple flavored!


                            love the colors!

Next up is whimsy&spice.  I stumbled upon her shop...I think it's because I was searching for cookies or something like that but the important thing is I found her.  She has some amazing sounding sweets and I love that they have some spices and exotic flavor combos.  I have not sampled the deliciousness yet but will be soon for an upcoming project I'm working on.  If you want to try something off the beaten path head over to her shop at the link above.


          rose & black pepper thumbprint cookies


                 chocolate chili cashew biscotti


More love to come next Thursday!!!

If you have a shop or know of one that deserves some love let me know :)

Awesome Autumn 3

Ok folks, decided to do one more entry for Awesome Autumn....I was in the mall and had to make a stop by Williams-Sonoma and you know how they have the food demos sometimes. Well I missed it but was able to get a sample of their apple cider and a sample of some cranberry oat squares.  Can you say DELICIOUS!!! (no really you need to say it 'cause it's just that good).  I immediately grabbed another sample of the squares (I had my son with me so I think it was justified...even though he only got one nibble of it) and got a copy of the recipe.  I think I will be making it this weekend.

This cider is great:



Here is the recipe:

Cranberry-Oat Squares

1 1/2 cups of rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 3/4 cups WS Apple-Orange Cranberry Relish

Preheat over to 350F
Combine oats, flour, sugar, butter and baking soda into bowl.  Mix together until crumbly
Divide mix in two
Pack (larger) half into greased 9"x9"pan.  Spread cranberry sauce over top.  Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.  Press down with your hand
Bake for 35-40 minutes until a rich golden brown.  Cut into squares
(Delicious served warm with ice cream).

Enjoy!!!!

Awesome Autumn 2

So I decided to do a second post focused on some sweet goodies.  I went to my girl Martha Stewart because you know she's got a recipe for pie, cupcakes, everything.  The article that I came across is composed of Thanksgiving desserts but you certainly don't have to wait 'til then.  Here are a few that caught my eye:

pumpkin swirl brownies- def. getting the recipe for that ^_^

apple crisp-an old fave that can never go wrong

salt-roasted pears with caramel sauce- sweet & salty at it's best

To check out these and many other mouth-watering desserts, click on the link above.  Happy drooling!!