Can I tell you something? I've cheated before. It happened when I was in 5th grade and taking a social studies test. I didn't know the capitol of South Dakota, or what its major exports were, and so... I cheated.
There's something to be said for a cake that you can whip up at 9 o'clock on a Friday night, after a serious doozy of a week, when you need some baking
We're not very good at making decisions. It took us 3 months to pick out a sofa for our living room. Out kitten Sgt. Pepper was nameless for nearly a week.
You know how some people have a sweet tooth? Well, I’m convinced I have a salt tooth. I have zero willpower when there’s an open bag of pretzels within arm’s reach. Ditto with tortilla chips and popcorn. I go a little weak at the knees in front of a big plate of charcuterie and olives.
This pumpkin butter is an excellent hostess present, and is a wonderful spread for toast and muffins. It can also be used to make a spectacular holiday dessert, Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake.