These peanut butter Rice Krispie treats are a perfect combination of the marshmallowy treat we all know and love smashed together with the right amount of peanut butter and chocolate! I was struck on my way home from work the other day with this desire, no this need, to make Rice Krispie treats. Not just Rice Krispie treats but peanut … Read More
Homemade Granola
One of the most satisfying work day morning breakfasts for me is Greek yogurt with some homemade granola mixed in. The cool and creamy melding with the crunchy and sweet is so delightful. Plus, it is a quick and easy breakfast. The best part of this granola, is that it is fairly adaptable depending on what you have floating around … Read More
Valentine’s Roundup
Looking for something to make this Valentine’s Day? Here are some past sweets to inspire: Brownie Heart with Strawberries Lemon Pavlovas Swirly Sugar Cookies Dog Cookies! Pineapple Upside Down Cake Strawberry Tallcake Peanut Butter Truffles Chocolate Covered Cherries Mini Cupcakes Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Food Gift Idea: Chocolate Covered Cherries
Chocolate covered cherries are so easy, they’re basically an introduction to candy making. No stove required. They are fancy, yet quite simple to make. Of all the things that I create in the kitchen, making candy is probably my favorite thing. It’s also the thing I do the least often. Many people are a little nervous about making candy, and … Read More
Ultimate Oreo Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Oreo cookies and cream cupcakes are chocolatey cupcakes with an Oreo cookie baked right in! Top with a creamy white chocolate cream cheese frosting studded with more Oreo’s for the perfect “cookies and cream” experience! My baby sister calls one day and tells me of this dreamy cupcake a co-worker brought in to work. She said it was a moist … Read More
Savory Sunday: Heart Shaped Toad In The Holes
“How many minutes until you flip them?” I inquired. “I don’t know, I just go based on the feel of them. You know, I have been making you eggs for the better part of a decade now, I just kind of know,” he replied. He was right. We have been married for well over 6 years now during the few … Read More
What Is White Whole Wheat Flour?
So, I had hoped to have a recipe that was interesting and healthy and awesome, but alas, I burned the granola and underbaked the banana bread. So no new recipe. I will have to settle with telling you about white whole wheat flour. What is white whole wheat flour? Good question. I had never seen it before last week when … Read More
What Is Meringue Powder?
It came up over the Christmas season, from a good friend of mine, that not everyone might know what meringue powder is. Considering it is a key ingredient in royal icing, it would probably be useful information to have. What is meringue powder? Meringue powder is basically powdered egg whites. (Not powdered egg yolks, which are also available in stores, … Read More