Being stuck at home over the break, and not wanting to add to my pile of sweet treats courtesy of my students, I was looking for something to stimulate my creative side…while tasting good at the same time. Enter Half Baked Harvest’s Christmas Tree Garlic Bread. We always have lasagna on Christmas Eve and this … More Christmas Tree Garlic Bread
Guys – this is it! An amazing, EASY, delicious dessert that is so impressive to serve… and did I mention easy???? I love toffee and I whenever I am at the store I always am on the lookout for the Heath Toffee Chips in the baking aisle. When they are in stock, I pick up … More Toffee Shortbread Bars
Doughnuts are my kryptonite. I can usually restrain myself around sweets- I love the salty flavors so much better! But doughnuts… there is nothing I don’t like about a good doughnut! Tay and I bought a box of the Trader Joe’s Apple Cider Doughnuts earlier this season and they were so freaking good! But, in … More Apple Cider Doughnuts
First Friday of December!!! We are in it- fully encased within the holiday season. I love this time of year… the parties, the food, the friends, the gift-giving… It’s all so fun! I came home from work this week to the most wonderful surprise – a live wreath from L.L. Bean from my mom and … More TGIF – fun finds
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, I have been attempting a few desserts that might make it to the big table! We always have to have a tried and true pumpkin pie (it’s Greg’s absolute favorite!) but I like to add a less traditional dessert option too. Since cheesecake is always a good choice, I … More Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake
Obviously I love baking, and I have pretty much become the dessert-maker for my friends, too! Recently, my friend, Jill, asked me to concoct a gluten free cheesecake for a dinner she was hosting and I was more than happy to oblige. I went with a chocolate chip cheesecake because, who doesn’t like a chocolate … More Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
I have never made a whoopie pie in my life… hell, I don’t think I have ever even eaten one! But, when I was looking for a fun fall treat to make for my monthly department meeting, a whoopie pie sounded like what everyone needed! I usually fall back on Sally’s Baking Addiction when it … More Apple Cinnamon Spice Whoopie Pies
Friday! And the last Friday of October! I am gearing up for an epic Halloween bash with friends on Sunday, and I can’t wait to get together to celebrate the start of the holiday season. I love planning get-togethers with a theme… This month has been back-to-back orders for my side business, and I finished … More TGIF – fun finds
Whoo-hoo… It’s Friday! I cannot believe that October is nearing an end and this week marks the official end of Quarter 1 for the school year. On one hand, the first 1/4 of the year has flown by, and on the other hand this has been the LONGEST quarter of my life!!! I had to… … More TGIF – fun finds
Ok – I’ve waited this long to post a pumpkin recipe… I’m so proud of myself! Tay loves it when I make a batch of muffins on the weekend because it gives her an easy go-to breakfast throughout the week. Normally, I gravitate towards banana muffins because they are a family favorite, but since it’s … More Pumpkin Muffins
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