Note: I was sent samples of Vanilla Bean Powder, Vanilla Beans, and Vanilla Extract from The Sweet Bean in order to write this post for Homemade French Vanilla Ice Cream. All opinions are my own. I … [Read more...]
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. July is peak cherry season, which means I have A TON of cherries in my fridge! I was sent quite a few … [Read more...]
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Last week, I shared a savory breakfast casserole, great for a large crowd. So today, I wanted to share a version for those who love a sweet breakfast! This Blueberry French Toast … [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...]
Orange Mulled Whiskey Cider
cThis has been quite a dreary and rainy fall so far. One of my favorite remedies for blah weather is a warm beverage. In the fall, you really can't go wrong with a mulled apple cider, like this Orange … [Read more...]
Blueberry Pie Sundaes
I have a pretty intense sweet tooth; in my mind, dinner isn't finished until I've had dessert! I do try to limit how many times a week I actually do have dessert after dinner, but sometimes you just … [Read more...]
Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Plum Frosting
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SwapMilk4Silk #CollectiveBias Everyone loves a nice, fluffy cupcake. I love when a cupcake is … [Read more...]
Grilled Fruit with Bourbon Butter Sauce #BourbonBBQ
Did you know that May is National Barbecue Month? The weather is perfect for going outside and grilling, and with Memorial Day behind us, it's time to take full advantage of grilling … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars
If you follow my Instagram, you may have seen what "tough" research I had to do this weekend for this post. With the 3rd Annual South Street Spring Festival just days away (Saturday, May 2), I visited … [Read more...]
Seared Scallops with a Champagne Vanilla Butter Sauce
Cooking for your Valentine on February 14th and looking for something really different and fun? This recipe from Emeril Lagasse is perfect for a romantic dinner. I really wasn't sure what to expect … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Nutella French Toast Casserole
As most of the U.S. has been dealing with seriously cold weather and snow, I thought it was time to share another French Toast recipe. Without fail, people always go out before a storm and stock up on … [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...]
Banana Split Cupcakes
The inspiration for this post is a bit convoluted. I was originally looking for some way to incorporate wet walnuts into a recipe for my dad. My dad is a huge fan of wet walnuts and he just had … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes
It's the most wonderful time of the year, pumpkin season! My love of pumpkin flavored, well, anything, is well known among my group of friends. September means I am actually allowed to dive into my … [Read more...]
Vegan Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
I made these Vegan Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting for a lovely vegan bride-to-be for her bridal shower this weekend. I'm not going to lie, I was going to do a test run of these, … [Read more...]