Chocolate Almond Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Icing from ‘The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook.’

Pumpkin Pie Martini

Upside Down Pear Coffee Cake

Kale Pesto did what no other could do. It made me love Kale!

Brown butter Rice Krispy Treats with chocolate, toasted walnuts and salted caramel. Yes, decadent.

The Moscow Mule made with Spring 44 Honey Vodka. Sublime.

Butternut Squash, Potato and Roasted Pepper Soup; perfect for fall.

Old Fashioned Split Pea Soup made in a Crockpot using Honey Baked Ham.

Negroni a bit too bitter for you? Try this cocktail using Aperol; less bitter and less alcohol? Perfect.

It’s apple season and in our home that means Pikes Peak Spiked Apple Crisp.

Caprese Salad with a Twist; add some Avocado, Pine Nuts and Pasta!

Peach Bellini made with ‘Just Peachy’ sparkling wine; perfect with end of summer peaches.

Plum Tarte Tatin. The best of summer fruit with fresh plums and puff pastry.

Mexican Brownies – Cinnamon and Chocolate with an Espresso kick!

Margarita Watermelon – Tequila and Orange Liqueur soaked watermelon is finished with lime juice and salt.

The cocktail is the Lush and I needed one after almost losing our dog.

Cheesy Waffle Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich.

Butter Brickle Ice Cream is toffee ice cream with toffee brickle and a lot of memories.

Celebrate Labor Day in the islands with this Piña Colada Frozen Yogurt!

Strawberry and Ricotta Ice Cream is topped with Strawberry, Limoncello and Prosecco Fizz