With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to attempt a dessert that would blow the socks off friends and family. The piecaken to the rescue!! Similar to the turducken, a piecaken is made by baking a pie inside a cake – creating the best of both worlds.
I have attempted this recipe twice. The first trial was a miserable failure, the second pretty good. With a third attempt, I’m sure my recipe would be perfected but I wanted to get these instructions to you in case you wanted to give it a try for this Thanksgiving. Below I’ll fill you in on my tips and tricks for creating a piecaken, as well include some cheater versions that will save you a lot of time. I’ve included the recipe I made up but please note it is not perfected yet but I do explain what I would do to improve it. Happy baking!
These cookies couldn’t be more simple – three ingredients, three easy steps, and no baking!! I absolutely love Haystack Cookies and always make them during the holiday season. Now I’m wondering why I don’t make them more often throughout the year? The key for me with these cookies is to store them in the refrigerator. They taste so much better cold!
My friend and I were chatting today about how fun the holidays are only to then have a huge letdown in January with nothing to look forward to. My solution – subscription boxes! Subscription boxes make perfect Christmas gifts (or gifts at any time of the year). You can rest assured no one is returning this gift!
With the holidays coming up you may find yourself needing gift ideas for yourself or others. You might also have a little extra time for reading with all the impending holiday travel. Check out my recommendations and reviews of the following books and you may find something you like.
If you plan on breastfeeding it is important to have a nursing station set up in your home with necessities within arm’s reach. You will be spending a ton of time feeding your child, especially in the beginning, so it is nice to have a designated area you can go with everything you could want or need. Here is how I set up my nursing station;
