When food bloggers gather for an early Thanksgiving, this Kahlua Sweet Potato Pie capped the eve.

When food bloggers get together for a Hollywood pool party, things get quite colorful.

What foodies should do the next time they visit Paris.

What I finally made with that jar of chestnuts: Chestnut Cakes.

In sunny Southern California, the stores are loaded with tangerines. Make Tangerine Pudding!

Pucker up. Easy Meyer Lemon Curd.

Soak cherries in a hearty Zin, then make a luscious and easy clafoutis dessert.

Pucker up — Triple Citrus Cupcakes with Lime Glaze.

Homage to Julia Child, the classic Fresh Apple Tart.

Once you make your pecan pie with Kahlua, you will never go back. It’s a classic.

Yes you CAN. Homemade Peppermint Patties are far superior to store bought.

Here is how to chocolate dip practically anything, such as these Milk Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies.

It is chocolate heaven in a cup. Pots de Creme (the easy way).

Overwhelmed with fresh strawberries? Easy pie made with sour cream is a LOT better!

And the evening we enjoyed this Orange Blossom cake in Namibia, our sunset was the identical color.

Easy, EASY and so much better than store-bought, try your hand at making Chocolate Covered Pink Peppermint Patties.

Couldn’t resist this cool add-your-own-message cookie cutter kit, and the enclosed recipe was great, too!

My trip to Ojai in search of the Pixie tangerine resulted in this citrusy tart.