Jason and I went home to visit my parents recently and my Mom served us this apple crisp. Apparently, she had spent some time tweaking it and the extra effort really showed. It was delicious! She gave me the recipe and let me photograph it so I could post it here to share.» Read more: Mom’s Apple Crisp

While on the hunt for a delicious dessert that wouldn’t be too much of a diet breaker, I discovered this recipe for vanilla poached pears. We tried it and thought it was very good, especially when garnished with whipped cream.
It’s blueberry season, and blueberry pie is a great way to enjoy it. This recipe was a favorite in my family when I was growing up. It comes from my Aunt Hope, who uses cream cheese between the pie crust and the berries to help keep the crust from getting soggy.
My Mom started baking this cranberry pie when I was young and it has been a long time family favorite. When I moved out on my own, I made sure to get the recipe so that Jason and I could enjoy it at our house. We usually have it around the holidays when fresh cranberries are available, but frozen berries are also tasty and they make it possible to enjoy this pie as a splurge any time of year.








