I first saw these amazing bars when visiting Victoria for my sister's birthday weekend. My mom and I popped into a little coffee-house to pick up some liquid caffeine and while we were waiting I drooled over the divine treats in their glass cases. These caught my eye as I'd never heard of them before.… Continue reading Nanaimo Bars
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Scratch Cake Mixes & Strawberry Cream
I've mentioned a few times that I'm taking a cake decorating class. I'm enjoying it tremendously and learning all sorts of fun things. Don't judge my decorating skills too harshly, I'm still learning. I found this cake mix recipe years ago and it has never failed me. Perfect if you don't want to make a… Continue reading Scratch Cake Mixes & Strawberry Cream
Banana Cream Cupcakes
Sometimes I feel like my house is swimming in bananas. They are always around for my kids and every year I forget how quickly they get ripe for baking (aka dark brown freckly) once the weather turns a smidge warmer. I had some to use up this week and decided to mash-up a couple in… Continue reading Banana Cream Cupcakes
“Bethany” Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes
For those of you who don't know, occasionally I make a recipe that's specifically for a very special person in my life. I name the recipe after them and someday when I have my own little shop, I plan to feature all my ode to friendship items. I'll be surrounded by the baked versions of… Continue reading “Bethany” Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chocolate is grand, but oatmeal raisin cookies will always be my favorite. Packed with hearty rich flavor and succulent raisins, these cookies are absolutely perfect. Big and thick, soft and chewy. I love them. I'd take these over any other cookie out there. Any day of the week. And twice on Sunday. Odd saying. Anyone… Continue reading Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Perfect Every Time Sugar Cookies
I started a cake decorating class this week. Can I just say (while doing a little dance) "woo-hoo!". I'm incredibly excited. Can't wait to practice new techniques and learn how to make lots of beautiful things. For the first class, I had to bring blank canvases. Which, in a decorating class equals round unfrosted sugar… Continue reading Perfect Every Time Sugar Cookies
Ginger Molasses Cookies
You would never know it is the middle of June. At least not if you live anywhere near me. The famous line "It rains 9 months of the year in Seattle" is holding true. So far this month we're running below average for temperatures (hovering near the mid 50's...for a HIGH) and above average rainfall.… Continue reading Ginger Molasses Cookies
Red, White and Blue Berry Trifle
I have no clue why it's called a trifle. The word means something of little importance or value. This dessert isn't anywhere in that neighborhood. It is gorgeous, fresh and delicious. My first experience with trifle was during a recent visit to Victoria during tea at Butchart Gardens. I devoured layers of soaked sponge-cake, fruit… Continue reading Red, White and Blue Berry Trifle
Breakfast Cookies
I'm always trying to find new ways to use up bananas. Somehow, there are always a few growing freckles on my counter. Banana bread or delicious Monkey Bites are usually what I bake up, but a breakfast cookie intrigued me. These "cookies" have the texture of baked oatmeal, but since they're dropped and baked on… Continue reading Breakfast Cookies
Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies
I'm kind of in love with the combo of pretzels and chocolate right now. The salty and sweet together is just divine. There are a few photos of this type of cookie floating around on Pinterest and I've been dying to try one. After reviewing a few, I decided the ratio of cookie to "other… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies
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