Author Archives: Helena Spensatelli

Pecan Pie Bars

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If you like pecan pie, I promise that these bars are even better! A rich, crumbly, shortbread crust, topped with toasted pecans and the mild flavor of brown sugar & honey. Oh my, it’s hard to stop eating these. Fortunately, … Continue reading

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Mixed Berry Muffins

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Over the Thanksgiving holiday my family was here visiting. We had seven people in the house instead of just Billy and me. It was nice and I especially enjoyed cooking for everyone. Making some muffins in the morning using fresh … Continue reading

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Rum Babas filled with Italian Pastry Cream

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Rum Babas remind me of the times that I would go to New York with my family. Oh, the delicious pastries. My favorite now, and then, was a Rum Baba. I also love the donuts that were filled with Marshmallow … Continue reading

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The Kitchen is finished… and I LOVE it!

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When we started our kitchen remodel on October 18th, we all knew that we were up against a time crunch. My family was coming to visit, starting with my mother’s arrival on November 19th, the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The kitchen … Continue reading

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Brie Cheese with Brown Sugar Bourbon Walnuts

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We’ve been going through a kitchen remodel for the past few weeks and I haven’t been posting food pics. However, I just had to share this deliciousness with you. I made this using the microwave and the toaster oven. We … Continue reading

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Saucy Girls Kitchen Remodel – Weeks Three & Four

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It’s been over a week since I’ve posted about the Kitchen Remodel. That’s because it’s been a little hectic over here, to say the least. Not only are we having the kitchen remodeled, but we’re also having a new door … Continue reading

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Saucy Girls Kitchen Remodel – Week Two

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Well, week two felt like we were in limbo. It was a time when all the electrical and plumbing type of things got done ~ or were supposed to get done… Now there’s a lot of holes in the ceiling … Continue reading

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Saucy Girls Kitchen Remodel – The Beginning

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We moved to Tennessee about a year ago, leaving behind our beautiful home in Los Angeles. Below are four pictures of the kitchen that we had there, so you will understand why I miss that kitchen so much!!

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Easy Paella

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When I lived in Los Angeles there was a restaurant/bar that I would frequent in Marina del Rey, called Casa Escobar. Aside from great Margaritas, one of my favorite dishes was their Paella. It’s the best I’ve ever had, full … Continue reading

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Nutella Oatmeal Bars

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These bars taste a lot like fudge. There’s plenty of Oatmeal in them, so they have a really nice consistency. Yes, there’s butter and sugar, but they do have oatmeal…

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Chili topped with Cheese, Scallions and Sour Cream

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Sometimes I get strong cravings for Chili and I’ve just gotta have it. There’s just something about the combination of flavors that I love… topped with cheese, scallions and a dollop of sour cream. Yum! This is such a comforting, … Continue reading

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Homemade Caramel Apples with Salted Peanuts & Dark Chocolate

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I’ve always loved the fall. As a little girl growing up in Maryland, I loved having 4 seasons that actually changed. After living in California for all of my adult life, that was something I really missed… along with a … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Spice Cake

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It’s October 1st. Fall is definitely here and I’m happy about that. The summer here in Tennessee was brutal for a California girl like me. Especially since we don’t have our swimming pool in yet. Between the humidity, high temperatures … Continue reading

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