Dutch Baby (German Pancake)
A family favorite dating back to when Mr. Sugar Pixie was in middle school. More recently one of our kids made it by themselves (with a bit of adult help)…
How ’bout them Apple Fritters
We are all about eating with the seasons in the house, and that means every meal is fair game. It's apple season everyone! A new apple on sale each week!…
Sour Cream Old-Fashioned Doughnuts
Last year instead of a birthday cake, Dave asked me to make doughnuts for his birthday dessert. Thankfully, he found a recipe that sounded like what doughnut should taste like…
Pumpkin Muffins
I start to get that pumpkin itch soon as September hits, and the first few leaves start to fall from the tree. I am a total sucker for all things…
New York-Style Crumb Cake
I am CRAZY in love with Cook's Illustrated Baking Book*. It's been out for a few months now, and I have yet to find a baking recipe I do not…
Overnight Cinnamon Monkey Bread
You know that center piece of a cinnamon roll, the round, gooey, sugary - cinnamon piece? How would you like piece after piece of this center section for your next…
Pamela’s P&G Diner – Millvale
Pamela's. A staple since our college days for about 15 years now - wow, I feel old. Pamela's was always a must visit even on trips back home. You can't…
Coffee : Making traditional Italian Coffee (Part 1/3)
I've kept this secret far too long from my blog, and I have to share how awesome and easy homemade coffee can be. (Part 1 of 3 about DIY coffee.)…
New Home – First meals
It's been almost a week since all of us moved into the house. Unpacking has been going well. I'd say the kitchen took up the most time, and guarantee the…
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Cake Doughnuts
My first month as part of the Daring Bakers and guess what, the challenge was doughnuts! I found it extremely humorous that I waited to so long to make homemade…