tara orchard bake books

The Pumpkin-Spiced Crucible

Pumpkin-spiced cupcakes with a Kahlúa cream cheese frosting. Inspired by Arthur Miller’s The Crucible.

The Pumpkin-Spiced Crucible

Dracula's Jelly Donuts

Black Cherry and Merlot jelly-filled donuts. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Dracula's Jelly Donuts

Turnip Turnovers for Luna Lovegood

Turnip turnovers, with a black pepper marshmallow dip. Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Luna Lovegood.

Turnip Turnovers for Luna Lovegood

Hidden Heart Season

White cupcakes with vanilla frosting and surprise rainbow hearts. Inspired by Austrie Martinez’s Toad Season. (Author Interview Inside)

Hidden Heart Season

The Not-So-Petits Fours

Butterscotch cake with Bailey’s Irish Cream frosting, and a semi-sweet chocolate glaze. Inspired by Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep.

The Not-So-Petits Fours

Palomino White Chocolate Cherry Pie Cups

White chocolate and graham cracker cookie cups, overflowing with cherry pie filling, make these little bites so very sweet. Inspired by Danielle Steel’s Palomino.

Palomino White Chocolate Cherry Pie Cups

A Series of Cheddar Apple Pies

An apple and rosemary pie, with a cheddar crust and a cheddar crumble. Inspired by Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning.

A Series of Cheddar Apple Pies