Morning people, I salute you. However, I will never truly join your ranks. Mornings are just not my thing. I remembered that today as I dragged my sleepy self out of bed for a 6am yoga class. I'm hitting my stride with my couch-to-5K program and my muscles need a little extra stretching out. Since… Continue reading Cinnamon Toast Twists
Strawberry Lemon Drop
In one of my more boneheaded moves EVER, I gave up alcohol for Lent this year. I'm not Catholic, but I like the tradition of sacrificing something I enjoy for 40 days in an effort to refocus my attention on the things that really matter. I didn't think thru that I'd be giving up a… Continue reading Strawberry Lemon Drop
Hot Cross Buns
These light, gently spiced buns are one of my favorite Easter week traditions. I make them every Good Friday, always bringing them to my mom for sharing with a cup of tea. This recipe from America's Test Kitchen is a little time intensive, but not difficult and, it has never failed me. You get big,… Continue reading Hot Cross Buns
No Bake Energy Bites
My husband recently brought home some chocolate from Israel. His co-worker brought it back from a trip. I was intrigued by the packaging. Instead of a caloric count on the back, the label read "energy". I love that. Food = Fuel. Sometimes I forget that the food I eat provides energy to my body. These… Continue reading No Bake Energy Bites
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Parfait
Lord save me from this dessert. Layers of Oreos, sweet peanut butter fluff and decadent chocolate mousse with a secret layer of peanut butter cups hidden inside. Mind blown. Taste bud explosion. I could die happy right now. I've been cured of my "meh" attitude regarding peanut butter and chocolate. You are going to kill… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Parfait
Marvelous Minestrone
Whenever I'm feeling particularly lazy, I make soup. Dinner can not get easier. Dump it all in a pot, let it simmer away doing all the hard work for you. Serve with some nice crusty rolls or some knockoff Olive Garden bread sticks (you know it's just butter and garlic salt on those things right?).… Continue reading Marvelous Minestrone
Technical Difficulties…Please Stand By
Apparently my computer has picked up some kind of virus. Woe to me. And, to you. I can type out blogs and post them using my little pink netbook, but I cannot edit my photos without my desktop computer. Which means I can't give you any deliciousness until the stupid thing gets fixed. I mean… Continue reading Technical Difficulties…Please Stand By
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
The technically correct term for this recipe is "Pumpkin Flan". I'm pretty sure you need a crust to call something a pie. But I think the word flan is a little gross sounding, and I adore everything about pumpkin pie except the crust, so I'm doing this recipe on my own terms. Crustless Pumpkin Pie… Continue reading Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Shortbread
I have been overwhelmed in the past week or so to the response to my Reese's Peanut Butter Bars. God bless Pinterest. As a thank you to everyone who's expressed their delight at the peanut butter/chocolatey goodness of those treats, I bring you another equally decadent dessert. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are infused with… Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Shortbread
Bread Pudding with Bailey’s Custard
Warning! This is quite possibly the best, most decadent, delicious and amazing food item I've ever created. It is over-the-top rich. I have convinced myself that if I only eat it once a year or so, I don't have to feel guilty about it. Sort of. I'm already dreaming of when I can make this… Continue reading Bread Pudding with Bailey’s Custard
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