Foodie Friday: Sugar High! Recipes & More

Yes, I realize how sugar is not our body's friend. However, one has to 
treat themselves every once in a while.
Here: Inspiration for your next splurge.

Homemade Snickers Bars
A picture is worth 1,000 words
How Sweet It Is

Coconut Stuffed French Toast
What a way to start your day!
I'd even enjoy this at the end of the day.
Will Cook For Smiles

Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
Here ya go. A recipe to practice and perfect 
way in advance of Thanksgiving.
Will Cook For Smiles

Pumpkin S'mores Cupcakes
Stuffed with a chocolate ganache filling.
How Sweet It Is

A cupcake this special really should have a nice looking liner. Sur La Table has a good selection. 
These gold cups just fabulous.

Caramel Apple Parfait

Love the presentation. Recipe at

Food And Wine

White Chocolate Rocky Road
White chocolate, marshmallows, pistachios, macadamias and cranberries? Yes Please!
Bistro Gerard

Butterscotch-Pecan Cake
A sophisticated cake  with butterscotch-soaked
 layers spiked with rum. Recipe at:
Martha Stewart

Layla Grayce has a lovely selection of cake stands to make your creation even prettier.

Easiest Ever Rustic Apple Tart
How can something so simple be so delicious?
Sprinkle Bakes

You can find a Mini Cast Iron Skillet at Amazon

Bacon Caramels

Gluten Free

In my book, bacon makes everything better!

It's the mix of sweet and savory.

Not Without Salt

Dutch Oven Pancake with 
Caramelized Apples
Just shoot me now. Get the recipe at
Sugar Hero

Salted Caramel Lava Cake
The Rock Sea Salt sold me.
Vegetaria Nirvana

Le Creuset has a nice selection of 
ramekins and mini pans for creating this cake.

Baklava Cheesecake
This is the first recipe I have ever seen
for the Greek delight. Made with Greek yogurt, too.
Sprinkle Bakes

Michael Aram makes a beautiful metal cake stand, 
See it at Nordstrom's

No Bake Oreo Cheesecakes
Get the kiddies involved in this recipe.
Cupcakelosophy

Almond Bread Pudding with 
Salted Caramel Sauce
Isn't this attractive? Get the recipe at
Epicurious

Coffee S'mores Pie
Not pretty but oh so yummy looking!
Bon Appetit
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Fall Focus: The Power Of Plaid

I must admit that the only two things in my home that are plaid is a Burberry umbrella and scarf.  Plaid has never been my thing.  Must have been those 12 years of parochial school uniforms that put the kibosh on my
penchant for plaid.....until now.  

Here: Perfect Plaid Picks With A Twist

(Via Elle)

Mulberry Fall 2013 Runway

Aquilano.Rimondi's Plaid Cropped Pants

So loving the length of these trousers.

The plaid is almost deconstructed. 

Neiman Marcus

Givenchy's Patchwork Plaid Blouse
I found this mix of plaids quite unexpected.
That's a good thing
Barney's New York

Simone Camille's Fur Clutch
I love everything about this bag,
especially that leather tassel!
Shop Bop

Missoni Home
This throw is a chic choice for adding
a luxe look to any home.
Stylebop

Lamantine's Child's Glen Plaid Coat
Love that gold lame belt!
Barney's New York

Burberry's Holloway
I love how this classic design house is 
keeping up with trends.  This rain boot
certainly has an edge, with just a hint of plaid.
Zappos

Henry Booties
For the newest little buckaroo.
Perfectly priced for gifting.
Posh Tots

Betsey Johnson's Weekend Belted Coat
That peplum waist is awfully cute.
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Vivienne Westwood's Red Label

Love the slightly flounced lapel and 

unexpected blend of colors.

Far Fetch

Lafayette 148 New York 

Shira Coat

Traditional plaid goes glam with 

the addition of metallic medallions.

Nordstrom's

Kirra Tate Plaid Yellow Scarf
Yellow is having a little moment now, especially
on the Spring '14 runways.  Wear this great value
now and into Spring.
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Layla Grayce

Versus Plaid and Crest Blouse
So denim friendly!
SSENSE


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