Homemade Marshmallows for Valentine's Day

If you've never made marshmallows from scratch, you really should give it a try.

They are so light and fluffy and much more delicious than the ones found on the grocery store shelves.

The process does involve melting sugar, and using a candy thermometer, but you can do it.

How to Make Bread Bowls

Is there any soup that doesn't taste better when served in a freshly baked bread bowl?

You should try making your own because they are easy and {I think} really pretty.

They take a simple soup to the next level and make it a little special.

After all, we eat with our eyes first.

Plus they're just plain fun. 

The Farmhouse Kitchen {Pumpkin Doughnuts}

These doughnuts are very easy to make and taste delicious.  

They are tender and fluffy inside.

And have just the right amount of sweetness.  

The Farmhouse Kitchen {Pumpkin Scones}

The Weather Man™ loves Starbucks.

Particularly the contents of the pastry/baked goods counter.

A few weeks ago, I ran across a "copycat recipe" for Starbucks Pumpkin Scones.

Between the pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin ales, maybe you are tiring of the everyone's favorite seasonal flavor.

Not me.

I'm just getting cranked up.