This delicious spice cake starts with butternut squash, which keeps it moist and adds a light sweetness to the dessert, with the only additional sugar coming from pure maple syrup.
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Sunday, October 4, 2026
Butternut Squash Cake #SundayFunday
Friday, April 10, 2026
An Algerian Chicken paired with Organic Wines from South Africa #EattheWorld #WinePW
When I was visiting my friend Linda in Tucson last month, she gifted me a packet of Ras el Hanout that she had picked up during a cruise to northern Africa. I decided to use it to make this Algerian Chicken dish.
Then, since I am hosting our Eat the World event this month, I invited the others to visit Algeria with me.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Celebrating National Mulled Wine Month French Style
March is National Mulled Wine Month. I would have expected this delicious, aromatic delight to be celebrated in the dead of winter, perhaps January or February, but it is a delightful way to welcome in Spring while the chill remains in the air.
In France, Mulled Wine is Vin Chaud, and since it is time for the French Winophiles to gather, I asked the others to join me in celebration. Cheers.......
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Grilled Tandoori Chicken #SundayFunday
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated in a spicy yogurt mixture before being grilled, resulting in a flavorful, moist, delicious entree.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Hot Cross Buns Muffins and a Book Review #BreadBakers
These delicious muffins filled with warm spices and dried fruits and crossed with a citrus glaze will make a great addition to your Easter Brunch.
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Magically Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake and a Book Review #SundayFunday #LitHappens
This Magically Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake takes only 2 ingredients. Yes, you heard me right....2 ingredients.
All Hallows Eve is nearly upon us. In Horror, I realized I still had not used my Jack O' Lantern pan. I have a kitchen and garage full of specialty pans, tools, and gadgets. I try to use them at least once a year so I am not overcome with guilt and horror LOL.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Pepian de Pollo #EattheWorld
This delicious chicken stew in a red sauce is a wonderful entree that requires nothing more than simple sides of rice and a salad to make a wonderful dinner that you will be proud to serve to your family and friends.
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Sicilian Pesto and a Book Review #SundayFunday
Happy Easter!!!!
Sicilian Pesto contains the basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese and pine nuts that we have come to know and love but it also contains tomatoes and fresh ricotta cheese. It is creamy and delicious and turns your favorite pasta into a quick and easy meal.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Crunchy Chickpeas Masala #SundayFunday
These delicious and nutrtitious little snacks are perfect for any holiday gathering. The Sunday Funday bloggers are celebrating Diwali this week.
This would be a nice start to your holiday dinner for the Festival of Lights......
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Indian Spiced Chili and the Weekly Menu #ChiliCookoff
This chili is filled with the warm spices and flavors found in Indian food. It is colorful and delicious. A perfect Fall meal.
Monday, October 17, 2022
The Great Pumpkin Dip featuring Selefina #Sponsored #MoviesandMunchies
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Applesauce Spice Cake with Chocolate Chips #BundtBakers
With just one bowl and 15 minutes time you can whip up this scrumptious Applesauce Cake flavored with warm spices and studded with chocolate chips.
It's time for Bundt Bakers..................
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Selefina Spiced Chicken Tacos and the Weekly Menu #sponsored
Adagio Teas proudly presents Selefina spices and I proudly share them with you. I was given the opportunity to receive the new line of Selefina products at no cost for sampling/testing purposes. I agreed to share my honest review of these products in return.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Magical Ingredients Gingerbread Oats in an Instant Pot #NationalOatmealMonth
Steel cut oats combined with all the flavors of gingerbread for a warm comforting breakfast to keep you going until lunchtime.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Carrot Cake Bundt #BundtBakers
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Mini Pumpkin Bundts #BundtBakers
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Coconut Topping #CakeSliceBakers
Delicious, warmly spiced pumpkin cake with a boiled coconut icing. I baked mine up in this Jack O'Lantern pan for Halloween but an 8" square pan would work as well, giving you just enough cake to enjoy for dessert one day and breakfast the following morning.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Scallion Flatbread #BreadBakers
This unique and easy flat bread is baked on the stove top. Perfect for when it is too hot for the oven or if your oven is filled with other goodies. Flavored with Chinese 5 Spice, scallions and sesame seeds this bread is the perfect accompaniment to your meal or as a stand alone snack.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Sourdough Focaccia with Italian Herbs and Spices #BreadBakers
This delicious focaccia starts with sourdough and is topped with Italian Herbs and Spices. It is a perfect accompaniment with dinner or is wonderful as a part of a charcuterie platter.
Friday, July 2, 2021
Another BIPOC Celebrity Wine that I'm anxious to share with you #ItalianFWT
This Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio Romato is the love child of music icon, Mary J. Blige. She worked in conjunction with winemaker, Marco Fantinel, using grapes harvested from his families vineyards in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.


















