Right now, my life is all about these Candied Walnuts and Pecans. Yes, I’m in love. These are so easy to make that you should stop reading right now and go make them. You can eat them by the handful or put them in lots of dishes like salads, granola, or even on top of …
For Christmas, Joe got me a canning kit. During the weeks leading up to the present opening, we constantly messed with each other. I somehow just knew that the big huge box was a canning kit. I tried to get him to tell me it was one and he insisted it was a tripod which …
This Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Recipe! I can’t express how creamy, chocolatey, and absolutely delicious this recipe is. “You got peanut butter in my chocolate!” “You got chocolate in my peanut butter!” I used homemade marshmallows in this recipe. You can make them at home pretty easily too. Don’t forget to give them a quick …
Apple crisp is one of those recipes that is so simple that it’s hard not to make a quick batch. Especially when you live in New York and it’s quite easy to get ridiculously crisp, sweet, and juicy apples. It’s almost a sin to buy them at the grocery store and not a farm stand. …
This is a perfect dessert-like cocktail and I never met a bourbon, or ice cream for that matter, that I didn’t like. Booze and ice cream are always perfect together. Comfort at its finest! After I scooped the ice cream into my mug, I poured the bourbon and the root beer over top. Then I …
My Mom is very protective of this sauce. She does not measure anything and adds spices until it “feels right” or “looks green enough.” A few months ago I watched her make this and I wrote down my estimations of the spices. I measure. I can’t help it. I like to be in control and …
This Blueberry Mango Wine Slushy is so easy to make and it is a cool treat when the mid-July 90 degree weather hits. You can’t beat it! Two weeks ago I went to a wine tasting at my friend’s wine store. I walked from table to table and tried the different wines. I knew I …
Certain foods make you think about certain people. I am pretty sure I have an ice cream flavor that I relate to important people in my life. For instance: Mint chocolate chip reminds me of my Mom. Birthday cake reminds me of my Husband Chocolate and Vanilla Twist reminds me of my Dad …
The universe was trying to send me a message. It was telling me that I needed to make pizza. Various signs all pointed in this direction. 1. I received a pizza cutter from KitchenAid at Food Blog Forum Orlando. 2. When I came home from Florida the first thing I saw was a Bon Appétit …
This no-bake oatmeal bar recipe is quick to pull together, requires zero baking, and is full of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. The love I have for these peanut butter and chocolate filled oat bars is limitless. Not only is there absolutely no baking required – major plus! – but they’re also loaded with …
You could say I am obsessed with Green Tea. I adore it. You bet that if something is offered in a green tea flavor, I am all about it. Some of my favorite green tea things: Starbucks frappuccino Bubble tea Mochi Good ole hot green tea Iced green tea …and of course… ice cream. I …
Oats (Lots of oats), dried cranberries, raisins, walnuts, pecans, and coconut. Toss in oil & honey, spread along two baking sheets and bake. Easy and crazy delicious. The setting: Saturday evening, at 9 pm. The craving: granola for my Sunday morning cereal. It wasn’t too late so I went for it. I found a generic …
I’m not completely sure what to call these bad boys. Are they cookies? Are they truffles? I don’t really care! Whatever you call them, they are extremely addictive and I can’t get enough of them. I had these last year at a Christmas party so when I first read this recipe I never would have …
These gingerbread cookies are a true classic! They make a great gift for the holidays and are a great addition to your holiday spread. They can also be a fun activity for children during the holidays. You can package them in cellophane or eat them right away! These little gingerbread men were made for my …
What is better than right-out-of-the-oven melty macaroni and cheese with the crunchy breadcrumbs on top, all toasted up to perfection? Comfort food at its finest, folks! So cheesy and delish! With the already snowy weather we’ve had on the east coast, I for one need some mac and cheese to get me through the winter …
This bourbon apple cider float is a sweet treat packed with a burst of fall flavors and most importantly, a shot of my favorite booze, bourbon. You could definitely throw some rum in there instead of bourbon but bourbon is indeed my favorite booze and I think that part of the reason for that it …
It’s that time of year where everyone is obsessing with blueberries and the markets are starting to fill up with ripe & juicy fruits so I wanted to make these blueberry crumb bars! My market haul today consisted of 3 different kinds of berries, peaches, & sugar plums; along with sweet corn, green beans, and …
This blueberry banana baked oatmeal is one of my favorite go-to breakfast recipes. It’s easy, it’s quick, it’s delicious! You can use blueberries and bananas as I did in this recipe or change out the fruit, depending on the season. This recipe is quite versatile! Can I use other fruit instead for this baked oatmeal? …
These pumpkin spice pancakes are drizzled with maple syrup and loaded with pumpkin spice flavor. These are the perfect Thanksgiving day breakfast or just great for breakfast on a chilly fall morning. I made pancakes this morning for myself, my mom, & my aunts. I made regular pancakes and pumpkin spice pancakes because no one …
This Cranberry Pear Crisp is the perfect fall dessert. It’s also a great addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table! The pears are the perfect fruit to offset the overall tartness of the cranberries. I go kind of nuts at the grocery store sometimes. I bought a bag of cranberries just because they are in season …
It’s no secret I love pumpkin and these pumpkin malted milkshakes are no exception! What do you need to make Pumpkin Malted Milkshakes? I really wanted some pumpkin ice cream and I couldn’t find any and I didn’t want to make it myself. Instead, I went out and got some ingredients to make Pumpkin Malted …
These Open-Face Apple Crisp Halves are a great way to use the entire apple (sans core!). These are a healthy alternative to other desserts. The apple halves are filled with healthy fats (coconut oil, walnuts), are gluten-free assuming you buy gluten-free oats and are dairy-free and vegan! Oh, the magic of the internet. I saw …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! FALL! The leaves are changing and the temps are getting cooler. It’s time for pumpkins and Halloween! I picked up a tiny little organic pie pumpkin from a local farm called Norbury Acres. I’m here to share with you instructions on how to make fresh pumpkin puree yourself …