Category Archives: autumn
Chocolate Carrot Shaggies
Yes, they are called Chocolate Carrot Shaggies. No, you have never heard of them. Almost guaranteed. But once you try them, they will become a favorite. These cookies have a long history in our family, dating back over 50 years … Continue reading
Posted in autumn, winter, anytime
Tagged carrot, chocolate, chocolate carrot shaggies, cookies, eggs, grandma salazar, oatmeal, raisins, rita salazar dickerson
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Pan de Muerto
In México, los Días de los Muertos is a holiday rich in tradition. My sister Emily and I were studying in Oaxaca during fall semester of 1999 when we experienced it for ourselves, November 1st and 2nd. One of the most vivid … Continue reading
Posted in autumn, traditions
Tagged angels, anise, aniseed, aztec, bones, bread, bread of the dead, candles, canela, celebration, ceylon cinnamon, eggs, marigolds, mexican hot chocolate, mexico, oaxaca, pan de muerto, sand sculptures, spanish conquest, yeast, yeast bread
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Are these muffins or cupcakes? I still haven’t decided. They taste dangerously like dessert, but look as innocent as a muffin. You be the judge.
Posted in autumn
Tagged ceylon cinnamon, chocolate, cream, cupcakes, dark chocolate, fresh pumpkin, ginger, heavy cream, muffins, pumpkin, snack, the great pumpkin
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