A tender 1932 sugar cookie revived from a Depression-era bride’s cookbook — soft, lightly sweet, scented with nutmeg, and enriched with sour cream. A nostalgic holiday bake that feels like opening a window into a gentler world, where simple cookies carried both comfort and celebration.
1938 Banana Cake | America’s Cook Book
A soft, delicately sweet banana cake straight from the 1938 America’s Cook Book. Depression-era baking at its coziest — simple ingredients, tender crumb, timeless comfort.
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS
A holiday classic reborn as bars — tender shortbread, cheesecake swirls, a ribbon of chocolate, and spiced pumpkin custard. Inspired by my mother’s Thanksgiving pie, these nostalgic squares bring warm kitchen memories to every dessert table.
POACHED PEARS IN RED WINE- DRAFT
Poached pears gently simmered in red wine with warm spices and citrus. A classic French autumn dessert that’s fragrant, beautiful, and surprisingly simple.
PUMPKIN CUSTARD POTS
Silky pumpkin custard infused with maple, cardamom, and autumn warmth. These cozy little pots are perfect for woodland evenings and candlelit gatherings — simple to make, beautifully comforting, and one of October’s sweetest pleasures from The Gilded Table.
CIDER & BOURBON CORDIAL
Easy Cider & Bourbon Cordial made with apple cider, cinnamon, and bourbon. A warm, spiced October drink perfect for fall gatherings, cozy nights, and seasonal entertaining.
SCONES w/CARAMELIZED ONIONS & SHARP WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE
This recipe is part of From Scratch Sensations — a heartfelt celebration of time-honored recipes, inspired by handwritten cards, vintage cookbooks, and the quiet joy of made-from-scratch comfort. Savory Onion & White Cheddar Scones | From Scratch Sensations “Golden, flaky scones enriched with sharp cheddar cheese and sweet, jammy caramelized onions.” ✦ ✸ ✦ Buttery... Continue Reading →
MOONLIGHT PEAR WHITE WINE “BREW”
MOONLIGHT PEAR WHITE WINE "BREW" — Vin Blanc Chaud aux Poires Épicées Moonlight Pear White Wine “Brew” – perfect for cool autumn evenings. A cozy autumn sip of warmth and light — crisp white wine infused with ripe pears, gentle spices, and a touch of honey. This mulled brew is both elegant and comforting, perfect... Continue Reading →
CARROT CAKE LOAF with MAPLE CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
CARROT CAKE LOAF with MAPLE CREAM CHEESE GLAZE — Pain de Carotte Givré au Fromage à la Crème et au Sirop d’Érable A cozy September slice — warmly spiced, tender, and beautifully glazed. A moist, spiced carrot loaf enriched with walnuts and golden raisins, finished with a silky maple cream cheese glaze. Perfect for brisk... Continue Reading →
A GLOWING AUTUMN COCKTAIL
AUTUMN APRICOT GLOW COCKTAIL — Lueur d’Abricot d’Automne A golden-hued sip of early autumn — gently mulled apricot, cider, and spice, brightened with citrus. A cozy, versatile cocktail (or mocktail) for crisp evenings and harvest gatherings: apricot nectar and apple cider gently mulled with cinnamon, clove, and a whisper of cardamom, finished with lemon and... Continue Reading →