Note: This post is sponsored by Adagio Teas. Opinions are mine alone. I'm excited to share this recipe for Earl Grey Madeleines, plus an easy suggestion for a personalized gift option for tea … [Read more...]
Bourbon Truffles
These Bourbon Truffles are another recipe I made for New Year's Eve. I have actually made this a few times and have altered it slightly from the original Williams-Sonoma recipe to suit my … [Read more...]
Star Anise Snickerdoodles
Boy did I start my cookie baking late this year! I can't believe Christmas is just days away. I was recently sent a beautiful carved cinnamon bark box with 3 oz of Vietnam cinnamon by World Vision so … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Homemade Body Scrubs
So this is kind of a random blog post for me, but I have been experimenting with homemade body scrubs as a Mother's Day present for my mom and I thought I'd share them so that others can make them at … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: a*pour toi Boxes & Giveaway!
It should come as no surprise that my go-to gifts tend to be food related. I love gifting Philadelphia-themed gift baskets, assorted tea presents, and engagement cookies. New to my list are these … [Read more...]
Couscous with Dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts
I need more sides in my life. Couscous is a great weekday choice because it's so quick to make, maybe 20 minutes in total. This recipe is from the Fresh & Healthy DASH Diet Cooking Cookbook which … [Read more...]
Homemade Pancake Mix
Now don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with store-bought pancake mix. However, are you aware of how easy it is to make your own at home? This recipe makes 16 pancakes; you can store the dry … [Read more...]
Snickerdoodles
I am back in cookie baking mode. This time around, I'm going the more traditional route. First on my list, classic snickerdoodles. Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup light brown … [Read more...]