When was the last time you bought fresh cinnamon for your spice cupboard? I'm from the camp that doesn't replace my spices until the jar is empty. Even if it's been years. A lot of years. My husband and I were at Costco a few weeks ago, and even though my (10 year old!?) cinnamon container isn't empty, we bought fresh cinnamon on a whim. Holy explosion of flavour in my mouth! I had no idea cinnamon could taste so good?! I was starting to think I didn't like cinnamon, but it turns out that I … [Read more...]
The Reese’s Pieces Eyeball Cookies That Will Make You Smile
Halloween treats are the best. Seriously. When else do you get to make cookies that have eyeballs in them!? These Reese's Pieces peanut butter eyeball cookies are so much fun. And even more importantly - they taste sooooooo good! The cookies are thick and golden on the outside with a nice soft texture on the inside. Soft, chewy and delicious! Everyone gets excited about Christmas baking, but I think Halloween baking should be taken more seriously. Actually, maybe "seriously" isn't the right … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Bread
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm so excited to share a delicious fall treat with you today! This soft and tender pumpkin bread has the most delicious combination of flavors, and is so tasty you won't be able to stop eating it. It's the perfect fall dessert or snack. And best of all, the recipe makes enough for two loaves, so you'll have pumpkin deliciousness to snack on tomorrow, too! When it comes to pumpkin spice, I would say that I'm a moderate fan. Every year … [Read more...]
Apple Cinnamon Pound Cake
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm back with another super tasty treat to share with you. This apple cinnamon pound cake combines some of my favorite fall flavors with a tender and sweet pound cake, to make an incredibly delicious dessert! Even though I know that fall is on the way, this last month of hot summer weather always just seems to drag on and on for me. Between the wildfire smoke in the air, and the kids having lost all motivation to entertain themselves … [Read more...]
Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I have a totally fantastic cookie recipe to share with you today. These coconut chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are some of my favorite cookies ever! They have the perfect chewy and crisp texture, and the chocolate chips and coconut some really great flavor. These cookies are the best! As I mentioned a few weeks ago, my family just moved into our very first home! So far it has been a little chaotic, with a few unexpected bumps in the road. … [Read more...]
Homemade Peach Crisp
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm back with another delicious dessert recipe to share with you. This homemade peach crisp is the perfect summer dessert! It's so easy to make, loaded with juicy peaches, and topped with a to-die-for buttery crisp topping. Is this summer flying by for everyone else? My family has spent most of the summer so far in the process of buying our first home, and we are finally moving in this week! I'm so excited to finally have a place that is … [Read more...]
Strawberry Apricot Fruit Leather
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I have another fun and delicious recipe to share with you today! This homemade strawberry apricot fruit leather tastes just like summertime, and is so easy to make, too. It's the perfect way to enjoy some of that abundant summer fruit! One of my favorite summer traditions with my family is picking fresh berries at a local farm. It took a little while to get the kids on board with us (their first reaction was, "Wait, we're PAYING MONEY so … [Read more...]
Berry Lemonade Freezer Pops
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I have a totally fantastic summer treat to share with you today! These berry lemonade freezer pops are cool and refreshing, have the most delicious flavor, and are super easy to make. They're perfect for enjoying all summer long! My kids are finally out of school this week, and I have to confess that I've been a little nervous about it. Usually I have time to plan ahead and figure out some fun activities for them, to keep them occupied and … [Read more...]
Watermelon Berry Salad
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm so excited to share this totally delicious summer recipe with you today! This watermelon berry salad is so sweet and refreshing, and it's the perfect side dish for summer picnics or barbecues. It's simple and quick to make, and is the perfect way to enjoy all that ripe summer fruit! Every year I both look forward to and dread summer time. On the one hand, I love that things are more carefree and easy. The kids are out of school, and we … [Read more...]
Simple Blueberry Shortcake
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm so happy to be back sharing another tasty recipe with you. This simple blueberry shortcake is so easy to make, and it's the perfect way to show off those sweet summer berries! It occurred to me this week that my kids have only a few weeks left of school, and I am getting super excited for summer break! I'm so looking forward to popsicles on the porch, grilling on the patio, and playing at the park every night. As much as I don't love … [Read more...]
