I didn't feel guilty about making this treat because I had all of the ingredients on hand. Something inside of me said it didn't "count" as cheating on my low carb diet because I didn't have to go out and shop for thing. I would actually be doing myself a favor by making it and getting all of the extras out of my pantry so I wouldn't feel tempted anymore, ha! ... Keep Reading >>
Nutella Cupcakes
I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! We had beautiful weather in Northern California and we spent the weekend working on the coffee table I picked up at Salvation Army and the picnic table we snagged for free. Today I am sharing a sweet recipe for Nutella cupcakes. Chris loves Nutella so we usually have a small stockpile in our pantry. One of the containers was going to expire this month so I thought I would try ... Keep Reading >>
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies from Joseph’s Grainery
I love substituting whole wheat flour for regular flour when I bake but I had to learn the hard way that you can't just do a straight swap, you need alter the recipes bit for the best results. I remember when I tried to make my homemade pretzels with whole wheat flour without altering the rest of the recipe and they were hard as rocks! One of my favorite whole grain recipes sites is Joseph's Grainery. They share the best recipes ... Keep Reading >>
Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars
Valentine's day is tomorrow and with all of the fabulous treats featured out there in blogland I have had a craving for something sweet and salty. I spent some time on Pinterest to find inspiration for a new recipe when I stumbled upon a recipe for chocolate-caramek cookie bars. First you make the shortbread base and the mix up the chocolate caramel and layer it on top. If you are looking for a last minute Valentine's treat give ... Keep Reading >>
Kahlua Truffles
When Tammy from Type A Decorating asked me to be apart of her Christmas Series I spent a few days mulling over creative ideas to share. I researched DIY projects and recipes online looking for something budget friendly and festive. I love truffles and always thought they were really difficult to make until I saw this recipe with only 4 ingredients! The recipe says it makes 36 but mine made about 20 and it was a good thing ... Keep Reading >>
Pumpkin Parfaits
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Chris had surgery on his nose last week (he had a deviated septum and turbanate repair) so we really laid low over the holiday. Everything went smoothly and he is starting to look and feel more like his old self. ... Keep Reading >>
Simple Chocolate Brownies
I wanted to make Brownies over the weekend, I asked Chris what kind he would prefer and he said he just wanted something simple, no nuts or swirls or sprinkles or caramel. What a party pooper! I looked online for a simple recipe to try and found this one over at Cupcake Muffin. They were so rich and the frosting was to die for! After I cut them it just dripped down the sides, ooey gooey deliciousness. Most of the ingredients ... Keep Reading >>
Touchdown Week: Washington Cougars and Cheeseburger Cupcakes
Taryn from Design, Dining, + Diapers is sharing the cutest recipe for cheeseburger cupcakes (yes, they do exist) and the details of her families obsession with Washington State University. Stop by her blog and say hello and stay in touch via Facebook. I’m so happy that Amanda chose Touchdown Week for her series this quarter because football happens to be a really big deal in my family (and that’s an understatement). You see, my ... Keep Reading >>
Divine Mint Chocolate Pudding
I stopped dead in my tracks this week when I walked past a large bundle of fresh mint at our produce stand. The fragrance was amazing and it reminded me of a recipe I saw in Cooking Light for homemade mint chocolate pudding. The mint flavor is infused by steeping fresh mint leaves in warm milk, an easy step that makes this dessert extra special. It was a delicious summer treat and a healthier alternative to mint chocolate ice ... Keep Reading >>