Today, I bake!

Because today is Friday, which, at our house, translates as pizza night, which means I don't have to prepare dinner, instead I have a long list of items to bake.  I have a request from each member of the family for what they want for me to make.  Plus, I have my own plan to make Pumpkin Spice Caramel Cheesecake, a recipe I got from over at Lauren's blog.  You should definitely check out her blog sometime.  Great recipes with a warm friendly approach to blogging. 

Speaking of Lauren's blog, did I tell you that I won a giveaway from her?  Well, I did!  Lauren had a giveaway featuring products made locally in her small Oregon town, and my name was selected. YAY!!!  I received these products on Wednesday.

There are Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies (seriously yummy) and Pecan Mini Shortbread Cookies (melt in your mouth goodness) from McTavish Shortbread.  The mixed nuts are from the Fruit Company.  I have not broken them open yet, but they look really good!  And let me tell you about the Vanilla Pear Butter from Oregon Growers and Shippers....    soooooooooo yummy!!!  It really tastes like freshly picked pears with a wonderful vanilla note that kind of lingers on your tongue.  Oh yeah! 

Thank you Lauren!  These products are a hit with the entire family.

Again, please stop by Lauren's blog, "Lauren's Latest" and check out what she has to offer.

So, off I go to bake now.  Cheesecake. Cupcakes.  Pecan Pie.  Peppermint Cookies.  Oh My!