Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin pie, the Thanksgiving staple, is controversial at our house.  I love it and think it is creamy, sweet and delicious.  My husband abhors it and finds it slimy, disgusting, and strangely textured.  For years, I have tried different variations on pumpkin pie so that 

Election Day Cake

If it feels like one long holiday marathon from Halloween until New Year’s you are probably right! This morning, I received a great e-mail newsletter from the Old Farmer’s Almanac about Election Day cakes. Celebrating Election Day? Apparently this used to be the norm.  I 

Americanized Milk Tart

As a bonus post for the month, I wanted to share a recipe I tried this month at a special lunch with a good friend. While reading Leigh’s blog, (which I can’t remember how I first stumbled across, but is a wonderful read about family