To me, Fall is more about the FOOD than about the WEATHER. {But that is probably why I have a food blog, and not a weather blog.} Yeah, Yeah..its getting colder. I got the memo. And yes, the trees are beautiful {that one, I do actually like}. But also in Fall, the oven is on, the kitchen is warm, and [...]
You kinda need these. I’m just sayin. I usually can show some level of restraint against the goodies in my kitchen…but not this time. Not only do these whoopie pies scream summer campfire, they also are just crazy good. I brought these little cuties to a food swap recently, and I almost hated to see them go. I nibbled on [...]
I am still celebrating Maple Syrup season {although it is shortly to come to an end}. The jug of pure Maple Syrup is taunting me from the fridge. Most days, I waver between three things: 1) wanting to drink spoonfuls of syrup 2) wanting to eat stacks of pancakes with puddles of syrup 3.) wanting to bake something with syrup [...]
I love making sugar cookies with my kids. We make sugar cookies often, as it seems to be one of their favorite activities {they love the cookie cutters, the frosting, the EATING!}. But I digress. I would hate to think that some Gluten Free’rs {and Dairy Free’rs) out there are not making sugar cookies because they simply haven’t found a [...]
cook·ie [kook-ee] noun: a small cake made from stiff, sweet dough rolled and sliced or dropped by spoonfuls on a large, flat pan (cookie sheet) and baked. Everyone in this house cheers when cookie come out of the oven. This recipe has two of our favorites: Chocolate and Peanut Butter. Double Chocolate Cookies with Peanut Butter Frosting {Gluten Free, Dairy [...]
Need a sweet treat for your special Valentine? Having a party for your kids and want to surprise them with some yummy treats? Like cookies, and want a reason to make a batch? Then look no further. Sugar Cookies with Strawberry Frosting {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
Want to know a secret? I never really liked Peppermint Patties until I recently made them myself. Want to know why? Because homemade ones are totally better than the store version. No joke. Check it out.
Today we finally took down our Christmas tree and all the decorations. To inspire and encourage my family I made cookies for the occasion. Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cup Cookies.
There was a request from a certain member of my family. The request came in the form of a message. “Hey – will you create a macaroon dipped in chocolate that loooks like this {insert picture}?” How could I resist? Coconut. Chocolate. And a special request from someone I love. Of Course. Let me start off by saying that [...]
Ho, Ho, Ho. During the month of December, children all over are whispering about Santa, wondering what presents he will bring. In my house, my children are whispering about cookies, and wondering what I will bake next. Here is a recipe for your Holiday Baking Spree. Gingersnaps. or Molasses Cookies. Call them whatever you want, just make them. And [...]
