Love on first sight. It is real. It’s super easy to make and tastes delicious! The only caveat I’d say is that the chocolate doesn’t set like a regular fudge – it’s a bit soft – softer than the peanut butter part – but I promise you, it won’t matter!Especially when it’s on Facebook and it’s a recipe that combines peanut butter and chocolate. I keep this in the freezer …Read More
I love cinnamon and I’m a sucker when it comes to cinnamon cake. I have a cinnamon tea cake I normally inhale when I make it – so when I saw this recipe on Facebook, I knew I had to make it. In fact, the moment I saw it on FB I did make it. And inhaled it. Yes – its that good
In honor of our first book club selection – The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult – I couldn’t resist trying these chocolate cinnamon buns of hers! I love to bake. Normally it’s kind of relaxing for me, a stress reliever if you must. But I have to admit – these chocolate cinnamon buns almost did me in. All thanks the one small ingredient – the yeast. I should know better. Yeast …Read More
Looking for a decadent chocolate cake with a hint of coconut? I’ll admit – while I love to bake, I’m all about taking short cuts. The cake mixes that are moist are wonderful to use and alter for your own recipes. That’s what I’ve done below…to make it extra moist I added coconut milk in both the cake and the icing. Let me tell you – it’s a sure fire …Read More
This Christmas season, I hope that it is filled with wonder, delight, joy and happiness. And cookies. And chocolate. And candy cane. Maybe some eggnog or a nice glass of wine. How about some hot chocolate and maybe even some yummy waffles smothered in whip cream and berries. Oh I know … how about some cookies dipped in chocolate, then sprinkled with crushed candy canes! However you spend the holiday …Read More
First off – thank you everyone for being so patient with me! 9 days of vacation has set me off schedule! When I posted a request for the cookie for week 3 … Candy White recommended Snickerdoodles! The moment I read the description … “cinnamon sugar cookies…with crispy edges and chewy centers” I was sold (seriously … sugar cookies with chewy centres…come on!). Now – I’ll be honest. I have …Read More
It’s amazing when dreams come true, isn’t it? This year has been amazing and awe inspiring and humbling all rolled into one. So many different dreams coming true – including going to Disney at Christmas! My youngest daughter wrote me a lovely email today saying ‘thank you for making my dream come true. Let’s do it again’ – and I totally agree! Thank you for being so patient with me …Read More
When you think gingerbread cookies … do you immediately think of that cute little guy from Shrek or does the taste of your grandmother’s cookies have you running to the cupboards to see if you have molasses? (or like me … you run to the bakery and pray they have homemade gingerbread cookies so I don’t have to make them?) But … when going through the many books of cookie …Read More
There’s nothing better than mouth-watering shortbread cookies. The best are the ones that just melt in your mouth. But … they aren’t always easy to make. (trust me … I usually end up trying 3-4 batches to get the cookies that I crave.) I have some tips and tricks to share … but what about you? Do you have any tips and tricks to share? Don’t forget to enter the …Read More
I always cringe a little when I hear that someone has to eat gluten free. I automatically think about all the wonderful recipes and foods that I love and I know I’d hate to have to change my eating patterns so drastically. A few years ago I worked with a nutritionist and we tried a lot of different recipes using various flours – almond, coconut, rice, potato…and while I fell …Read More