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Entries from the ‘Sweet Spot’ Category

non-pumpkin desserts for thanksgiving

Posted by Danielle Black

Do you have a sister/brother/parent/in-law/friend who always makes the best pumpkin pie? Or, perhaps you have you been cooking your way through the pumpkin dessert story in our …

Big Sur Bakery Scone

Posted by Dawn Perry

I recently attended a friend's wedding in Big Sur California, where the dramatic changes in weather can really throw a wrench in your outfit planning. Big Sur is …

halloween treat

Posted by Carla Lalli Music

Hosting a spooky gathering this Halloween? Try these dark, rich, caramel-filled doughnut holes. They'll be a welcome bit of sweetness on a ghoulish night.

behind the scenes november: press-in pie crust

Posted by Lesley Stockton

Making the press-in crust story was so much fun! Mostly because I love ice-box pies and cakes. Who can resist mousse-like fillings and whipped cream? We went through …

olive oil cake

Posted by Carla Lalli Music

I got it in my head to make an olive oil cake a few weeks back and was just waiting for the right day to bake. My inspiration …

nantucket bake shop cookies

Posted by Danielle Black

These addictive almond macaroon cookies showed up on our doorstep not too long ago. They were crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, and delightfully sweet and …

our favorite desserts

Posted by Merritt Watts

October is National Dessert Month! I'm not sure who declares this sort of thing, but I skipped the fact-checking and went straight to the celebrating! We bake up …

An apple pie-inspired snack

Posted by Merritt Watts

Sure, apples have a pretty healthy reputation, but I love them most when they're baked into desserts. (Check out page 109 of our October issue for a mouthwatering …