Do you love cranberry sauce as much as I do? We can’t get enough of it around here during the holiday season. I’ve always loved sweet condiments, and as far as I’m concerned, Thanksgiving turkeys NEED cranberry sauce. I save my gravy for the mashed potatoes! And there’s never a reason to use canned sauce. […]

This week marks the official start to fall, and although we’ve been harvesting apples and pears for more than a month now, this is the time of year when these fruits start taking center stage in our minds, as well as in your grocery store’s produce displays! Fall is also the time of year that […]

Cherry season is in full swing!  This is definitely my favorite time of year, for so many different reasons.  Not the least of which are sweet cherries! My love of cherries has been well-documented here at The Stem, as well as on my own website Baking a Moment.  There’s just something about their lush, sweet, and […]

I don’t know about you guys, but I like easy recipes. Specifically, the kind where I can pronounce the words and the items are things I can find in the store without having to circle the whole place twice. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I like a challenge in the kitchen. Whether it’s baking with […]

Cherry crisp is easy and one of my favorite desserts!

It’s no secret cherries contain quite a bit of nutritional value.

Preserving uncooked cherries is super simple and I was able to whip up this recipe really easily.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and today, I’m sharing a perfect treat you can serve to mom for breakfast: Apple Coffee Cake! Whenever I think of Mother’s Day, I can’t help but think of brunch. In my family, we’ve always celebrated mom with a special mid-morning meal. And this cake is perfect for […]

Isn’t it wonderful when spring finally decides to make an appearance? After what seemed to be a never-ending winter here in Washington State, the smell of fresh cut grass, emergence of tulips and daffodils, and glimpses of sun have been an extremely refreshing change of pace. Another common activity many look forward to during this beautiful and […]