Thanksgiving Roundup…

Thanksgiving has snuck up on us again, in one week we will be heading up to the mountains to fill our faces with as much food and drink as possible. I look forward to starting new traditions with Liam and Boo.

I've round up all the Thanksgiving inspired dessert I've shared with you this season, most of these are are easy to whip up and all are truly show stoppers.

First up, the Sweet Potato Biscuit, something unexpected that will leave your guests talking till next Thanksgiving. Slightly sweet and full of flavor and good for you ingredients.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a great way to start on Thanksgiving morning. 

I'm not fussing with pie dough this year, this Spiked Bourbon Caramel Apple Crisp is a showstopper. Good enough to make all year round.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are to die for, perfect to bring to a party. Kids and adults love these, probably one on my favorites this season.

Wash it all down with some Spiked Apple Cider. Make a pot in advance so you can spend time with your loved ones instead to whipping up drinks behind the bar.

Save a few bucks and make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice. 

I hope you're all excited about the upcoming holiday season, we are stoked around here. I'm going to have a couple more fall recipes next week, till then have a great weekend!

Sweet Potato Biscuits...

Its hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week, especially with the 60º days that we have been having around here. Growing up in Indiana we would usually have snow on the ground and looking forward to warmer times. I'm not complaining about the lack of winter like conditions, they will be here soon.

I wasn't sure what my work schedule was looking like for the holidays until last week. I'm happy to say that I will have most of them off, and I'm looking forward to spending good quality time with my friends and loved ones. Liam and I normally go up to the mountains, but this year we will be with my Boo and his family. I'm really excited to start new traditions and create new memories with my love and Liam.

Last year I made these Sweet Potato Biscuits and they were such a hit, so of course I will be making them to bring along. Everyone associates me with being a pastry chef, so the pressure is on!

West Elm Wish List...

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and cannot help but get excited about it. I won't be hosting any holidays for some time, but couldn't resist putting together some items that would defiantly be on my table. 

I love glam and natural rustic elements, everything is from West Elm and at a nice price point. 

Rose Gold Flatware

Slate and Glass Domed Tray

Gold Rimmed Glasses

Dessert Stands

Wood Slice Plates

Do you have your table planned?

Brown Sugar Panna Cotta and Dressing up for Halloween...

Burrrrr....its so cold here! Well, I'm probably overreacting just a little, but its freezing to me. Layers, scarves, and double socks; and we aren't even outside. I'm cold to the bones. I'm pretty sure we are done with warmer weather until spring.

This past weekend was spent celebrating Halloween, we went to a party up in the mountains. A blast was had by all! Halloween has to be one of my favorite holidays, I love dressing up! Boo and I dressed as a couple of Chicago legends, he was Harry Caray and I was Mike Ditka. It was such a blast! What's your costume this year?

Ditka is infamous for giving the bird!