celebrating the table with recipes & stories
This maple stout cake combines some of my most favorite things: maple syrup, beer, mascarpone, and dark chocolate. That might seem like a weird combo for a cake, but trust me, it’s divine. This cake is pretty close to perfect, and it’s my new go-to cake for fall!
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Last week, I began to ease into Autumn with my maple pepper drop biscuits. But this week, it officially feels like Fall. There’s no endless summer here in England and today is proof. It’s dark and chilly, the wind storm Ali is raging outside. I’ve lit my candle, I’m drinking spiced tea, and I’ve put pumpkin scones in the oven.
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I grew up in the deep south. I haven’t lived there for years, but there are some things that time doesn’t change. I still love the smell of sweet magnolias. I still bristle a little when I hear about hurricanes in the gulf. I still love a good biscuit.
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Sometimes you need a nostalgic treat; a throwback to a childhood favorite. I usually crave gummy bears or chocolate chip cookies. My husband goes for no-bake cookies or rice crispy treats.
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