I can’t recall there every being a time that I have had too much chocolate. I know I echo many people’s thoughts when I say chocolate has magical powers. It really does! One bite of chocolate can instantly alter my mood; I can go from grumpy to perky, gloomy to cheerful, annoyed to content, the […]
Recent Recipes
Sugar, spice, and everything nice…
Almost every baked good I bake has cinnamon in it; so needless to say, I am a huge snickerdoodle cookie fan. I love the warm spicy taste mixed with the sweetness of the sugar that fully coats the buttery cookie. It’s absolute heaven. As delicious and popular as these cookies are in my opinion it’s […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
As sad as I am to see fall pass us by I have to say that I am excited about December. This month is filled with sparkly lights, hot chocolate, gifts wrapped with large bows, my birthday (hint hint to all my friends and family out there 🙂 ) and COOKIES! I love that during […]
There is something about traditions…
Every single Thanksgiving morning I make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip pancakes. It’s my way of inaugurating this fantastic holiday filled with indulgence. I feel justified because I really only eat two meals on Thanksgiving anyways, breakfast and dinner (well then seconds and thirds of dinner too, but who’s counting.) 🙂 This recipe should look familiar, as […]
Americana…
In my opinion, no Thanksgiving can go without the classic American dessert, apple pie. I love using the tart and crispy granny smith apples in my recipe, they hold their texture so much better in baking than the red varieties. I also like to mix it up and add fresh cranberries to my apple pies during […]
Gimme gimme more…
If I was forced to only eat one Thanksgiving dish and unable to eat anything else for the rest of the meal my choose is simple, mashed potatoes. Maybe it’s the German in me, but whatever it is I love potatoes in any form they are served. Mashed potatoes can be made simply with just […]
An old soul…
I’ve been told many times that people think I am older than I am, which immediately sends me to a mirror desperately checking for signs like wrinkles, gray hair, etc…. I know there are many factors that contribute to this thought and that at my age it’s actually a compliment. People say it’s the way I […]
A mighty flame followeth a tiny spark…
3 more days and Thanksgiving will be here! I know most of the emphasis is on the main course and desserts, but let’s not forget about the appetizers, it’s the warm up to the meal. Also let’s be honest, are you ever done cooking by the time you say you will be? I know I’m […]
A guilty pleasure…
Most of the time I try to be mindful of what I eat. I try not to indulge in too rich or sweet of foods, but occasionally I can’t help it. I, like Superman, have my very own kind of kryptonite that I am absolutely no match for. Like a siren, it lures me in […]
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
One of the best sweet potato dishes I’ve ever had was at Ruth Chris’ Steakhouse. Their sweet potato casserole is to die for! I obviously can’t get their recipe but over the last couple years I’ve tweaked and tested a few different recipes and have come up with something pretty delicious. I think the secret […]
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