Dessert

Pumpkin spice maple syrup served with a creamy fall coffee

Pumpkin Spice Maple Syrup: Three Ingredients

September 18, 2026 No Comments

Consider this another note from my kitchen, because sometimes the briefest recipes are the ones we all use most. We make our own maple syrup

Two loaves of old-fashioned zucchini bread cooling on a wire rack

Old-Fashioned Zucchini Bread Recipe | Moist & Easy

August 21, 2026 No Comments

If you bake with freshly milled flour, I’ve included my notes and substitutions below. There comes a point every summer when zucchini stops feeling like

Chocolate mousse served in green glass dessert dishes with fresh raspberries and mint.

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

July 24, 2026 1 Comment

Sometimes the finest desserts are also the simplest. This old-fashioned chocolate mousse is the perfect example of that. Chocolate mousse has a reputation for being

Chewy chocolate chip granola bars topped with mini chocolate chips, cut and ready to serve.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (Easy Recipe)

July 17, 2026 8 Comments

I’ve been making these chewy chocolate chip granola bars for decades. They’re one of those old recipes that has followed our family through different seasons

Slice of blueberry glacé pie with fresh blueberries in a graham cracker crust.

Blueberry Glacé Pie {Fresh Blueberry Refrigerator Pie}

June 12, 2026 No Comments

There are certain recipes that become not only part of your seasonal rhythm, but also your family’s story. For me, Blueberry Glacé Pie is one

Strawberry rhubarb topping layered in a yogurt parfait with granola in a glass, served with a jar of homemade topping

Strawberry Rhubarb Topping (Naturally Sweetened Sauce)

May 5, 2026 No Comments

There is a short window each year when strawberries and rhubarb meet in the kitchen, and I try not to miss it. And if I

Homemade chocolate banana cream pie topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings

Our Favorite Chocolate Banana Cream Pie

March 27, 2026 1 Comment

This Chocolate Banana Cream Pie has been part of our Easter table for as long as I can remember. It’s one of those recipes that

Homemade chocolate syrup in a mason jar next to a jar of chocolate milk made with raw milk

Homemade Chocolate Syrup (Better Than Store Bought)

March 14, 2026 No Comments

To me, there are certain pantry staples that feel almost magical when you realize how easy they are to make at home. Homemade chocolate syrup

Simple pantry ingredients for stovetop chocolate pudding arranged in a farmhouse kitchen.

Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding From Scratch

February 27, 2026 5 Comments

What is more comforting than a pot of chocolate pudding cooking on the stovetop. No box mix. No complicated steps. Just simple pantry ingredients such

Old-Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake with Caramel Glaze

November 14, 2025 4 Comments

Every couple of years we put up dozens of jars of homemade applesauce, made from the old apple tree that sits beside the garden. I

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