Dear Readers, hope you're doing great! I've made this twice for family and friends--now, I'm going to sell one for the youth auction at church--wish me luck! It gets competitive. :) Apple-Cider Doughnut Bundt Cake Ingredients: Baking spray ½ cup packed light brown sugar 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, divided 1 cup unsalted butter, softened and divided 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon

Dear Readers, So sorry for the delay in posting! We had some technical difficulties (as in the internet was out at my house this morning and I just got home from church and a Christmas party. :) I hope you, too, are getting to enjoy this special season! Introduce yourself—name, where you’re from, and something people notice when they meet you. Hello! I’m Karin Beery, author of hopeful fiction with a healthy dose of romance. I’m staying warm this winter in northern Michigan. O

Dear Readers, please don't mind the imperfect shape (this version doesn't call for piping and you can definitely tell they are homemade). The taste is scrumptious. Yes, I said it--scrumptious. The recipe makes 12 and there are only three of us at home right now...and my men-folk are negotiating with me for one or two of my share. Chocolate Cream Eclairs Ingredients for Eclairs (choux pastry): 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 egg