🍁Hello, Baking Buddy!🍁

November is here and well... I'm exhausted. If you live in the U.S., I'm sure you're just as exhausted as me. If you don't live in the U.S., you're likely watching what's happening with our Presidential election that is mere days away.

With political tensions rising, it can be hard to think about anything else right now. To ease my anxiety, I early voted this week and have found so much peace since.

Let's talk about my second favorite way to reduce election-induced anxiety... BAKING!

Baking helps me clear my head and do something that brings me joy. We all deserve inner peace, no matter our struggles.

I feel so much gratitude in my life as we prepare for Thanksgiving soon. It's an opportunity to share baked goods with neighbors and reunite with family and friends.

This month’s newsletter is all about the festive flavors that make the holidays special.

🥧 Holiday Recipe Round-Up: Thanksgiving Edition

Check out my 25 Favorite Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes here. Below are a few inspiration ideas!

Delicious Pie-inspired Desserts

• ​Pecan Pie Brownies – These brownies are perfect for sharing and easier than pie!
• ​Pecan Pie Muffins – Gooey with a delicious caramel and pecan flavor.
• ​Classic Pumpkin Pie – Simple, spiced, and perfect with a dollop of whipped cream.
• ​Caramel Apple Pie Bars – Buttery shortbread crust, layers of juicy apples, and crunchy, cinnamon streusel.

Making a special breakfast for holiday mornings is a tradition my mother started for our family. We'd wake up and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and eat whatever delicious breakfast my mom concocted. It's a core memory and a tradition I carry on.

Warm Seasonal Scones & Breads

• ​Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze – A breakfast favorite that doubles as a dessert with a touch of maple sweetness.
• ​Maple Pecan Sticky Buns – Gooey, nutty, and just what a holiday morning needs.
• ​Cinnamon Babka – Soft, sweet, tender dough swirled with cinnamon sugar and a sweet syrup topping.

🎩 Baking Science: The Perfect Pie Crust

Creating a flaky, tender pie crust can be a challenge, but here’s a tip for making it perfect every time: chill your ingredients—especially the butter!

Cold butter creates those little pockets in the dough that give crust its flaky texture. If you’re new to pie-making, our Perfect Pie Crust Recipe walks you through every step, with photos and common mistakes to avoid​.

🍪 Trending Desserts

These seasonal treats are ideal for Thanksgiving dessert tables:

• ​Pumpkin Cheesecake – Creamy, spiced, and a lovely twist on traditional pumpkin pie.
• ​Salted Caramel Shortbread Bars – Rich layers that are sweet and salty, perfect for holiday parties.
• ​Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies – A decadent, soft twist on classic chocolate chip cookies​.
• ​Pumpkin Muffins (Viral Recipe) - Thousands of visitors a day are flocking to this uncomplicated, quick, & delicious pumpkin muffin recipe.

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Dessert

​Chocolate Pumpkin Torte is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free and refined sugar-free too. No mixer needed.

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"This is a divine and decadent torte. My husband and grown sons have declared this is their new favorite. It tastes like a high end dessert you eat while gazing at the Eiffel Tower. Thank you for sharing this recipe, making it easy for anyone to bake!!" - Alissa

🌟 Baking Tips: Easy Caramel Sauce

Need an easy caramel sauce for drizzling over pies, cakes, or apple desserts? Follow my step-by-step Quick Caramel Sauce Recipe to add that final flourish without the fuss of a thermometer​.

🍂 Seasonal Discount: Baking science course for beginners

This is the last time I'll be discounting the course this year, so now is the best time to transform your baking skills.

Want to gain confidence in your holiday baking? Mastering Baking Basics is my signature course designed for anyone looking to build their foundational skills and become the baker you know you can be.

Don’t miss the chance to learn curated techniques, tips, and baking science to elevate your holiday baking with $60 off now through November 10th!

🌟 In the Spotlight: Voyage Minnesota!

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! Voyage Minnesota recently featured me in an article highlighting my baking journey, inspirations, and what drives my love for creating simple, sweet recipes.

It was such a joy to share more of my story and future plans. You can read the full article here.

Wishing you a warm and cozy November filled with wonderful treats and loved ones to share them with.