Food
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 […]
Nutella Ice Cream
We've established I'm Nutella junkie. From Nutella Mascarpone Icebox Cake, Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies and Nutella Microwave Cake, I'm a little obsessed. The latest Nutella binge involved making ice cream; it's delicious […]