Author: Anna Lookingbill

Chocolate Acorns

My nephew Grayson is 1 today!  My sister is having a party with a "Woodland Creatures" theme.  She asked Grayson's favorite auntie to make treats- I brought Chocolate Acorns, Smores […]

DIY Butterfinger Candy Bars

Do you ever have moments where you can't believe you didn't notice?  You go through life mostly paying attention, then BAM- you realize something was right there and you missed […]

Almond Butter Quinoa Blondies

Almond Butter Quinoa Blondies are a "makeover recipe."  They have less fat and sugar than traditional blondies and an added protein boost from quinoa flour.  Quinoa flour can be found at […]

PEEPS Surprise Cupcakes

PEEPS Surprise Cupcakes are a fun for Easter weekend.  Lemon cupcakes with lemon cream cheese icing, goodies inside and a PEEP on top.  These brighten any brunch or dinner and have […]

Easter Egg Truffles (again)

It's tricky writing a food blog.  On one hand, you want to try new recipes to keep people coming back.  On the other, you have favorite recipes you just love, […]

Cadbury Cupcakes (again)

Some recipes deserve a repost.  Cadbury Cupcakes are an Easter favorite.  Most of my conversations this year went like this: Me:  "Hi family members!  It's so great we're getting together for dinner.  […]

Cookie Pops

Cookie pops are fun, easy and fast.  They use "premade" ingredients which cuts down preparation time.  These would be perfect for Easter brunch, Mother's Day, a birthday or bake sale.  […]

Cowboy Cookies

The Oregonian recently ran recipes for 3 kinds of outstanding chocolate chip cookies.  The first are Cowboy Cookies made by Packard Orchards and Bakery.  These unique cookies are hearty and reasonably healthy (for […]

Vanilla Sugar Bean Ice Cream

Vanilla Sugar can be made ahead.  Put 2 C white sugar in a pint sized Mason jar.  Carefully score the side of 1 vanilla bean with a sharp knife.  Pull […]

Thin Mint Cupcakes

It's Girl Scout Cookie season!  From Samoas to Trefoils, it's like Christmas for cookie fans.  Thin Mint Cupcakes are dark chocolate, dipped in melted Andes mints and topped with mint […]

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