Month: October 2013

Bacon Orange Pralines

The Scent of Autumn Autumn is in the air and nothing responds to that fresh air under crystal skies like the smell of bacon frying in the kitchen. Come to think of it, frying bacon has seemed like a worthy response to change in many seasons of my life. Standing […]

Spiced Chocolate Cream Cheese Spread with Sugar Cookies and served with a vintage spreader stamped with "Spread the Love".

Spiced Chocolate Cream Cheese Spread

A little brown sugar, along with cinnamon, chili and chocolate, adds an appealing hint of heat to velvety cool cream cheese. Top with chocolate curls and cocoa powder then serve with ginger snaps or shortbread cookies for a pretty deconstructed cheesecake to share with friends.