Recently Greg’s cousin and his family came to the West Coast to visit and we got to spend a lovely afternoon with them. David and Bethany are the owners of B’s Salty and Sweet Bakery in Columbia, Tennessee and they are baking geniuses! Sourdough Bread, Homemade Babka, Pop Tarts… their menu is endless! Cooking for … More Vegan “Twix” Bars
I had great plans for Valentine’s Day. I was going to make dozens of decorated sugar cookies in fun shapes and give them to all those I loved and be super productive…. and then life happened. Yeah, I got lazy and didn’t want to spend the hours it took to do the sugar cookies, but … More Soft Sugar M&M Cookie Bars
We recently celebrated Tay’s 13th birthday and in true picky-eater fashion, she declared that she no longer liked frosting, henceforth a birthday cake was out of the picture! While I would normally be exasperated with this new turn of events, I actually get this one… I had frosting, too! So, Tay came up with a … More St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake
I feel like Greg and I have become adult-adults lately. After my experimentation with the Whiskey Sours, we have found a liking for a little after dinner drink some nights. So, I recently took stock of the booze I had on hand and started researching what I could make with what I had on hand. … More Happy Hour: White Russians
I feel like sometimes you just need a “classic” dessert in your life. Something simple and unfussy… a dessert that is guaranteed to be good… no messing it up. That’s this recipe for Peanut Butter Pie; a simple good dessert. The combo of chocolate and peanut butter is one of my favorites. I think they … More Peanut Butter Pie
WINTER BREAK IS HERE!!! Let’s be honest, there were many times this fall where I wondered if we would actually make it to this point. Hands down, this has been the most challenging school year of my 20 years of teaching and today… I could cry I am so relieved to have some time off … More TGIF – fun finds
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
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
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