Valentines Day has come and gone (good riddance. It’s not my birthday, it’s not your birthday (well maybe it is, I don’t know you), it’s not a holiday, it’s just the weekend! I wanted brownies and brownies I shall have (I’m the boss of me)! Not just any brownies though, (I’m just a tad extra) ...
Pesto Pizza Balls! That’s What She Said!
Welp, it’s cold here in Chicago, like really cold, 10 degrees real temp! The coldest temps we have had in two years! Even colder tomorrow! This is when I think moving back to California isn’t such a bad idea! But during these cold winter months you have extra permission, (not that you needed it), ...
Pistachio Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting! Sensationally Simple!
Snowy Sundays are perfect for baking! Don’t want to head out and brave the storm, stay in and bake cupcakes instead! These Pistachio Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are simple, but in no way basic. The subtle flavor of the pistachio laced throughout the vanilla cake are simpatico. The tang of ...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes! Peanutty, Buttery, Bliss!
Case of the Monday scaries? Snow is on the way, it’s dreary and gray and winter is just getting started along with the impending work week! But fret not, brighten your day with a decadent treat to wipe those blues away! This is for all my nutty peanut butter lovers. My rich, Peanut Butter Chocolate ...
Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Bisque! Soup Season Is On!
Woke up to a snowy morning today. Not a blizzard, but just a light dusting and my favorite kind of snowflakes, big, soft and fluffy, floating to the ground. It was quiet in the city this morning and peaceful, love these moments. This kind of weather is perfect for staying in (what else is new) and ...
Prosecco Cupcakes with Strawberry Swiss Meringue! So Much For Dry Jan!
Welp, barely a week in and dry January has now turned to drenched January! After the events earlier this week, I thought, well how about dry February…Also, we get another weekend to just indulge, no judgment, guilt or bad feelings for well, eating (and drinking) your feelings, or both! Well, I got ...
Eggnog Pancakes with Maple Bourbon Syrup! Leftovers Never Tasted So Sweet!
I hope everyone had a safe, healthy holiday whatever you celebrate (or don’t celebrate)! We still have some room for more holiday flavors though! Leftover eggnog? No problem, eat your nog! My Eggnog Pancakes with Maple Bourbon Syrup will get you out of bed this weekend! Light, fluffy, noggy, mapley ...
Dairy Free Candy Cane Dip! Pure Peppermint Perfection!
Less than a week away from Christmas, Hanukkah has passed, and we are rounding the corner on this dumpster fire of a year! 😊 But there are still delicious holiday treats and flavors to be had. We can still happily eat our feelings! You can definitely eat this dip that will give all the good holiday ...
Raspberry Liqueur Chocolate Cupcakes with White Chocolate Raspberry Buttercream! Level Up!
Giving the holiday flavors the weekend off. Going with good ole’ fashioned chocolate decadence, which is amazing no matter the season! My Raspberry Liqueur Chocolate Cupcakes with White Chocolate Raspberry Buttercream is just what you need this weekend (because I know exactly what you need). Also, ...
Apple Cider Cinnamon Spice Cookies! Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice!
First major holiday down in 2020, on to the next one! It’s now cookie season. I think this year’s cookie game should be on point, with all those newfound bakers out there. We shouldn’t be in shortage for all kinds of sugary creations. Sourdough shortbread anyone?? Not a bad idea, but for another ...
