It’s June, school is out, graduations have commenced, summer vacation has started! For the kids that is. Speaking of graduations, my nephew graduated from middle school! He will be off to high school in the fall! How did this happen so fast, seems like just yesterday he was in diapers! Any who, I ...
Recipes
Mojito Cupcakes! Summer, Sun, and Yum!
It’s June! Is it safe to say that summer has arrived? If you live in Chicago no, but I am going with it. Summer brings bright sun-filled days, outdoor activities, like dining and drinking outside. You do know that is considered an outdoor activity in Chicago, just like hiking or biking is to ...
Smoked Salmon Dip! Super Simple and Super Delicious!
As we head into summer and start planning our Memorial Day menu, this smoked salmon dip is the perfect addition to your BBQ. It's dairy free and darn delicious! It's very quick to whip together and you can make the day before to make your party day easier and less stressful! ...
S’mores Paris-Brest! A Little Fancy With Some Campy!
I was recently in Paris and was in awe and inspired by all the beautiful pastries and patisseries all over! I was in dessert heaven, they were all so beautiful and tasted as good as they looked! Like I said, I was struck with inspiration and admiration and wanted to try my hand at some French ...
Caramel Coconut Macaroon Cupcakes! Girls Night In!
Who has not had a coconut macaroon? Not a macaron, those are French, and completely different. Macaroons are delicious little mounds of coconut with a chocolate bottom, so good! Well how about a coconut macaroon cupcake with the addition of caramel! Even better, reminiscent of those delicious girl ...
Fluffy Cassava Cinnamon and Cardamom Pancakes! The Fluffiest Dang Pancakes You Ever Ate!
I have your new favorite Sunday breakfast or brunch treat! Heck your Tuesday and Wednesday breakfast too! These Cassava flour pancakes are so good, and you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in pancakes! They are wheat free, nut free, dairy free and refined sugar free, ahh take a breath! Yes, ...
Jalapeno Dip! Light, Bright and Fresh Dish with a Kick!
We are rounding the corner and heading right into May! Can’t believe it! I swear time just flies, which I love when we are heading into summer for those lovely warm long days! What I don’t like is that I seem to be aging at lightening speed! Although it just reminds me to slow down and enjoy the ...
Blood Orange Creamsicle “Cheesecake”! A Raw Vegan Dream!
We finally got a Spring like day this week! We started the week with snow, then a few days later almost 70! Back to chilly again but it's coming! My latest creation has me thinking of hot summer days when I was a kid. One of my favorite summer time treats was an orange creamsicle! So good with the ...
Salted Caramel Cassava Brownies! Paleo Approved and Oh So Good!
I have begun experimenting with baking with alternative flours to meet certain dietary restrictions. My latest creation uses Cassava flour. It is wheat free and NUT free! Which is great, because my nephew has a severe nut allergy and most of the alternatives to wheat flour contain nuts. So, this is ...
Honey Lavender Cupcakes with Blueberry Lemon Swiss Meringue Buttercream! Perfect Spring Dessert!
Spring is in the air, we had a few spring like temps in there this week! But alas, we dipped back down into the 40s, ahhh, Spring time in the City. I still love you Chicago. But no matter what’s happening with the temps, these beautiful honey lavender cupcakes with a blueberry lemon Swiss meringue ...
