Tag Archives: cloves

Spiced Pear Sandwich Cakes

Posted on October 26, 2014 by ButterSugarFlowers

There’s an air of looming formality in autumn. Sandals and shorts disappear into the backs of our closets. Clinking glasses and winter rituals are close on the horizon. Playing in a pile of colored leaves feels invigorating but elusive. So … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Clove Cookies

Posted on June 7, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

After each visit to see family for the holidays, my husband and I are ever grateful to head home with full bellies and a car packed with leftovers, from stuffing and gravy to containers of cranberry sauce. My soon-after-Thanksgiving tradition has become not one of shopping, nor … Continue reading →

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At the Opposite of Autumn: Apple Cookies

Posted on March 14, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I realize we’re at the opposite point on the calendar from apple season, but I can’t help thinking of my favorite time of year amid this relentless rain. After all, the warmest time in Berkeley tends to be autumn: weeks … Continue reading →

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