Good Dinner Mrs. Mellen

In New England we celebrate Autumn with gusto like the strong winds creating falling leave whirlpools on front lawns then whisking the colorful leaves away to decompose in the woods.  Fall is a glorious season inviting all to partake in the cornucopia of scents and tastes indicative of the season. I love to bake aromatic cakes, pies and cookies filling my home with spicy fragrances; a perfect companion to falling temperatures complimenting the  change from summer to fall. On a brisk fall day what could be more appropriate than a piece of spice cake with a cup of tea sitting by the fire watching the changing jewel tone leaves float quietly to the ground.  For cake 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for greasing bundt pan 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting pan 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups canned soli...

Loaf breads or Tea bread whatever you call these delectable sweet breads are simply delicious and easy to make. Prefect for a beginning baker or to make when you are short of time. You can also make and freeze to eat later. Smaller loafs are perfect little treats to give as gift during the holidays wrapped up in cellophane tied with a festive ribbon. I love pumpkin bread anytime of the year but especially around Thanksgiving. For me baking isn't only about the taste but about the heavenly cooking aromas filling my home with sweet scents. Ingredients     3 cups all-purpose flour     1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice     2 teaspoons baking soda     1 1/2 teaspoons salt     3 cups granulated sugar     1 can (15 ounces) LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin     4 large eggs     1 cup vegetable oil     1/2 cup orange juice   ...