I love cheesecake in all its different forms. I think this is a perfect dessert to entertain with because I don’t think I have ever met a person who doesn’t like cheesecake (or at least tolerate it!) Also, cheesecake is a fabulous dessert you an make ahead of time and it is served cold – … More Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Cheese and bread…. what could be better?!? A few weeks ago Jill and I went to a “fancy” lunch at Paul Martin’s and had some amazing salads…and cheddar biscuits! They were so delicious and so perfect alongside a salad, I knew I had to make some at home! There is a plethora of recipes online, … More Cheddar Biscuits
I love making complex desserts – baking everything from scratch and impressing the masses. But, there are also times where I need to make something quick and easy… yet still tastes amazing! Enter Sally’s Baking Addiction’s Mini Key Lime Pies. One of the easiest desserts to make during a time-crunch! So, Sally’s recipe is more … More Mini Key Lime Pies
There is a place in San Luis Obispo called The Apple Farm. It is a well-known hotel and restaurant with a bakery attached that makes the most amazing toffee cookies known to man. Seriously – they are soft, chewy, delicious… and this is coming from someone who doesn’t really like cookies! These toffee cookies are … More Toffee Cookies
Welcome to May! I love this month…. the promise of so much fun with summer coming up, the completion of the school year, the warmer weather and longer days…. it’s all good stuff! This past week has been filled with so much baking! Some very lucky students who are testing for both AP and IB … More TGIF – fun finds
Easter Sunday was upon us and I knew I wanted to take this opportunity to try a new dessert recipe to go with my tried-and-true Easter staples. Egg Puff casserole is always on the menu (as it should be!) but I wanted to branch out a bit with the dessert. After looking through some recipes, … More Butterscotch Pie
Now that Spring Break is officially over and school is back in session, I want to take a moment to reflect on the most laid-back, relaxing vacation we have had in a long time! Spring break was an at-home affair this year. Usually we would load up the RV to head somewhere, but with the … More Spring Break Recap
This is my friend, Jill. I love Jill. We go together like peas and carrots. Like wine and cheese. See, one of the things that make us so perfect for each other is that Jill is an incredible cook – I crave her short ribs, her roast chicken, her bucatini… and I make the desserts! … More Congo Bars
It was our monthly department meeting at work, and I was on the lookout for something “springy” to make. I usually do a lemon concoction, but last month I made lemon bars and didn’t want to do a repeat. So, I went to Pinterest to get some inspiration. After searching a few minutes I was … More Hummingbird Cupcakes
Happy April! Tis the month of Spring Break… and I am so excited! After a massive rain storm earlier this week, everything around here seems so fresh and new! I had such a fun cookie order this week – for a bridal shower! It was my first time working with gold edible paint and I … More TGIF – fun finds
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