Easy Pumpkin Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

If you want to get in on the pumpkin spice action, but aren't crazy about sweet stuff, these rolls are the way to go. They're the perfect accompaniment for cold-weather meals. They're so, so easy to make. Because...

Getting Ready for Halloween 2016 in Salem, Massachusetts

Oh, you guys: It's only mid-October, and Salem is already buzzing with Halloween spirit. It's actually been crazy since the last week in September. For example, you can't go into a drugstore or grocery store without...

9 of Our Best Pumpkin Recipes

Aloha! Well, Halloween season is almost upon us here in Salem, Massachusetts. That also means it's time for Fall treats. I've been baking so much I think the house permanently smells like pumpkin spice. That's just fine...

Halloween 2015 in Salem MA

Spooky greetings from beautiful Salem, Massachusetts, a.k.a. Witch City, or the Halloween Capital of the World. We made it through yet another season, and wanted to share some of our favorite memories with you! We started out...

Black and Orange Halloween Whoopie Pies

You guys. Two things. First, Happy October! These black and orange whoopie pies are great. They're a spooktacular take on my classic whoopie pie recipe (which actually comes from my dear friend Joyce. Thank you!!!). They're a festive...

Chocolate Pumpkin Toffee Blondies with Walnuts

Fasten your seat belts, pumpkin season has arrived here in Salem, Massachusetts. With the Autumn Equinox in a day or so, and October 1st creeping up next week, I'm super excited to kick off Halloween properly...

Halloween 2014 in Salem, MA

Ahoy! We're a little late with this post. Been a crazy few weeks here at The Mouse House (all good stuff, don't worry)! We survived another Halloween here in beautiful Salem, MA, arguably the spooky capital...

Maple Caramels

Make soft, chewy, maple-scented caramels at home this fall for Halloween! My step-by-step photo recipe makes it easy.

Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts (Ridiculously Easy!)

This recipe turns out gorgeous, gloriously orange baked pumpkin donuts in just about 30 minutes. Get my step-by-step photo recipe here!

Halloween 2013 in Salem, MA

Photo Essay: Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts. Check out tons of pictures from the world's biggest Halloween party.