Yes, you read the title correctly. Yes, you can make your own and it is easier than you think. All you need is chocolate morsels, peanut butter, flaky sea salt, and your favorite nuts to top it off. For fun, you could even change up the type of chocolate or nut butter to create different … Continue reading Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Don't you just love Banana Bread?! I have to be honest, I've been holding on to this recipe since August of last year. I have too many excuses as to why I didn't post it. However, I've tried this recipe a dozen times, changing things here and there, and I can honestly say that I … Continue reading Delicious and Moist Banana Bread Muffins with Vanilla Glaze (Dairy + Egg Free)
I'm never buying granola again! Yes, that's how I feel after making this... and after you make your own, I bet you will feel the same way. Well, I hope that you would. Many of the items we purchase at the grocery store are also easy to make at home. I literally just looked in … Continue reading Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola
Who knew that it was so easy to make your own kale chips? I sure didn't until my sister made them with me one day. It just wasn't something I thought about making myself yet, although I regularly purchase a pack from my local grocery store. Recently, I had a bunch of kale in the … Continue reading Kale Chips
This summer, my local grocery store had strawberries on sale pretty often, since they were in season. So, I stocked up and put them in the freezer for later use. Eventually, I noticed that my collection of strawberries started to get out of hand, so I made smoothies everyday and even snuck in a strawberry … Continue reading Semi-homemade Strawberry Mini Pies
Hi there! If you came here from the post about Cinnamon Rolls, thanks for coming over. The ingredients are the same, it's just a different process than the rolls. If you haven't seen the previous post, feel free to check it out to see which way you'd like to try it. Plus, I have a … Continue reading Easy Semi-homemade Cinnamon (Pull-Apart) Muffins w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
These cinnamon buns are near and dear to my heart. Well, all of my desserts are, but this one is extra special because it is another throwback to my childhood... Just like the sweet memories with my Aunt's Puppy Chow (a chocolate and peanut butter crunchy snack for humans - you can read more about … Continue reading Easy Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
Recently, my parents took a trip to Hawaii and brought a bag of Macadamia Nuts home. Immediately I claimed them. Haha! White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies were my favorite from Ms. Fields back in the day. It's still a top choice for me, although I've moved on to other flavors and desserts. So, this is a … Continue reading Delicious White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
"Puppy Chow" aka Chocolate and Peanut Butter covered Chex cereal "Puppy Chow, like... dog food?" Nope! It's food for humans, although I'm not quite sure how this snack got its name. Puppy Chow is near and dear to my heart. On our trips to visit family as a child, my aunt would make us this … Continue reading Puppy Chow! A Delicious and Crunchy, Chocolate and Peanut Butter Snack (for humans) You’ll Love
It seems like the older I get, the more busy my life becomes. Does anyone else feel like this? Maybe we just have more things around us to grab our attention (social media, television, internet, etc.) along with our everyday life. Between working a full-time job, being a mom, a wife, taking care of home … Continue reading Finding Balance + Off to a Great Start!
I know what you're thinking. Why would I put popcorn and bacon together? But trust me, it is the perfect sweet and savory combination that will leave you eating the whole bowl before you even realize it. Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks from childhood, although I don't eat much of it these days. … Continue reading Maple Bacon Popcorn
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies I love Chocolate Chip cookies!... and if you try this recipe, I know you will love it too. I made these a few times over the holidays and each time it was a hit. This recipe is actually the same as the one I used to make another cookie I posted … Continue reading Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Flaky Sea Salt
A couple of years ago, I attended an event in downtown Los Angeles called Artisanal LA, where you can sample and shop more than 100 goods from local makers, crafters and chefs. The first time I attended, my eyes were wide open and spent way too much money, but it was well spent. I discovered … Continue reading Homemade Vanilla Sea Salt
Pound cake is one of my favorite desserts from childhood. Whenever we'd visit one of my great aunts, she always had a pound cake ready for us in the kitchen. Nothing fancy, just a good ol' vanilla pound cake. Sometimes, simplicity can say a whole lot. This recipe is not my great Aunt's, but given … Continue reading Simple Lemon Vanilla Pound Cake
So, I'm not one to be fond of taking pictures. If you look through my cell phone there are tons of photos of food, my family, screenshots of inspiration from the web, and a bunch of randomness. Hardly any are of me. I can recall numerous times where I've offered to take the picture of … Continue reading Photoshoot Fun w/ my Brother + Baking for the Holidays
Last year, I ventured off into vegan baking out of curiosity. Every vegan dessert I'd tasted before did not taste good, yet I saw recipes popping up all over social media. I love sweets, but it would be great to enjoy a nice pastry that is lower in calories and fat. So, as an effort … Continue reading Delicious and Moist Vegan Berry Muffins
Don't you just love how this cake looks?! The Heritage Bundt Pan by Nordic Ware has to be my favorite bundt pan to use. I purchased it from Sur la Table sometime last year and use it pretty often. It makes any cake look pretty - especially when I use it for this Lemon Blueberry … Continue reading Lemon Blueberry BundtCake w/ Lemon Glaze
Brown Butter Cookies with Almonds, Dried Cherries and White Chocolate I made it just in time for National Cookie Day! ... although, many of you are probably reading this after December 4. I had this on my list anyway, so I figured why not push it out early. I can't get enough of these cookies. … Continue reading Brown Butter Cookies with Dried Cherries, Roasted Almonds and White Chocolate
I love Vanilla! Vanilla candles, Vanilla room sprays, Vanilla cake, Vanilla ice cream... The smell and taste of it just makes me happy; and as much as I like to bake, none of the flavors really savor my palette quite like Vanilla does. Some people think it's kind of boring, however, it's the most popular … Continue reading Homemade Extract: Madagascar Vanilla Bourbon + Tahitian Vanilla Brandy
As we gear up for the holiday season, I am excited to start writing out my list of baked goods. Carrot, German Chocolate, and Red Velvet are usually requested by my family, but I’m ready for it all... and now is the best time to prepare. One of the items I like to incorporate into … Continue reading Homemade Extract: Orange Bourbon
I think I may have an obsession for blueberries... I originally bought blueberries for my son to snack on, and it has quickly become a favorite of mine. Especially when I want something sweet and don't want the calories that come with it. I now keep a mandatory stash of blueberries in my freezer. It's … Continue reading Blueberry Compote
