Every year, I have two responsibilities for Thanksgiving: make Bloody Mary's as everyone arrives and show up with a dessert that is chocolate and/or pumpkin. This year, I decided to make a … [Read more...]
Pistachio Sugar Cookies
I almost always have pistachios in my house, they are a favorite of my husband and me. We both love them on their own, as a garnish, or incorporated into different recipes. The flavor of … [Read more...]
Old Fashioned Cupcakes
Note: I was sent a Non-Stick Pro 12 Cup Muffin Pan, Silicone Baking Cups, and a Baker's Decorating Tool from OXO. All opinions are my own. September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, so I'm … [Read more...]
Hot Cross Buns
Today is Good Friday, which means it's about time I shared a recipe for Hot Cross Buns! Hot Cross Buns are a sweet slightly spiced bun with dried fruit. A cross made of icing is piped on top. … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Note: I was sent a holiday cookie decorating gift basket from De'Longhi, and one to give away. All opinions are mine alone. With the holidays upon us, it's always nice to find extra ways to give … [Read more...]
Eggnog Cupcakes
With Thanksgiving behind us, I was ready to get in the holiday spirit and wanted to incorporate eggnog into a baked treat; the flavor of eggnog translates so well into dessert! These Eggnog … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Olive Oil Cake
I love love love pomegranates. The burst of tanginess is awesome in both sweet and savory dishes. It is once again pomegranate season (the season runs from ~October through ~January), so I am … [Read more...]
Apple Butter Swirled Gingerbread Bars
Note: I was sent a Glass 3 Qt Baking Dish with Lid, Glass 2 Qt Baking Dish with Lid, Brownie Spatula, and Illuminating Digital Hand Mixer from OXO. All opinions are my own. September is … [Read more...]
Raspberry Pocket Cookies (Himbeerdasche)
Note: I was sent a review copy of Dutch Treats: Heirloom Recipes from Farmhouse Kitchens I live in Philadelphia, and a one of the largest influences on our local food is definitely Pennsylvania Dutch … [Read more...]
Irish Brown Bread & Review of Mockmill Grain Mill
Note: I was sent the Mockmill Grain Mill for review. All opinions are mine alone. I have dabbled in bread-making for this blog before. I've made beer bread, sourdough bread, soda bread, and even … [Read more...]
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SplendaHoliday #CollectiveBias Can you believe Thanksgiving is this week?? This year has … [Read more...]
Dairy-Free Frozen Treat Sandwiches #DairyFree4All
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DairyFree4All #CollectiveBias I love frozen dessert. No dinner is complete without … [Read more...]
Sourdough Bread
I have made a couple of breads in the past, but never one that yielded a typical bread you'd use for sandwiches. For whatever reason, I've always been very intimidated by the whole bread making … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
This is my third year participating in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap! In its fourth year, the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap helps raise money for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies
Halloween and dessert go together like peanut butter and jelly. Or maybe that's only true on my blog (I have quite a few Halloween desserts on here). Who cares? More yummy desserts for us to enjoy, … [Read more...]