sweets

Throw Back Thursday: Mini S’mores Doughnuts

I’ve been trying to spring clean my diet and all I can think about are these scrumptious S’mores Doughnuts!  They are a bit mind blowing. Here is to a delicious Throw Back Thursday….. Throw Back Thursday: Mini S’mores Doughnuts   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 8 mins Total time 13 mins   These [...]



Rye Flake Raisin Cookies

I’m forever on a search for delicious and healthy cookies.  I don’t like my cookies to be overly sweet.  These Rye Flake Raisin Cookies definitely fit the bill.  They are healthy, slightly sweet and utterly delicious.  I like to pretend they are so healthy they count as breakfast.  I’m not saying it’s good to live [...]



Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls

Merry Christmas Eve!  I hope you all are enjoying time with your loved ones this Holiday season.  These coconut balls are one of my favorite Christmas cookies.  I love coconut and chocolate.  Christmas would not be the same without them.  They are a little rich but have the most wonderful texture on the inside.  I [...]



Grapefruit Mint Spritzer

This refreshing drink is a perfect way to enjoy any afternoon with good company.  Ava and I enjoyed these festive spritzers Saturday afternoon.  We had a lovely chat about why things are named the way they are.  “Why is a dog a dog?”  A child’s mind is truly one of the most amazing things out [...]



Favorite Fall Desserts

Here are a few of my favorite fall desserts.  I make these easy fall recipes every year when the temperatures and leaves start to drop. It makes the transition to cooler weather so much sweeter.  These apple and pumpkin treats are sure to warm your tummy and soul. Enjoy. caramel apple bars   pumpkin bread   [...]



Caramel Apple Bars

These bars are seriously one of my favorite fall time treats.  I could have easily consumed the whole batch.    Sometimes cookie bars can be overly sweet.  The great thing about these is the apple lends a refreshing tartness and the spices warm them up, as well.  Now let’s talk about that ooey-gooey caramel sauce.  [...]



Gluten Free Chocolate Bread

Having a gluten free diet has never been so easy.  Bobs Red Mill has so many wonderful, easy to use products.  I have tried many of them and love them.  One of my favorites to have in my pantry is their gluten free brownie mix (sinfully good).  I was craving chocolate so I got in [...]



Fun Fetti Cookies

Sometimes all you need is a cookie.  A festive, gooey cookie.  They always make everything better. Make these cookies just for the heck of it or for a child’s party.  No matter the occasion these fun fetti cookies will not let you down.  They are gorgeous and taste incredible. Every Christmas my sister makes these [...]



Racin’ Bears

My baby turns 7 this summer.  Yes, my heart is breaking into a million pieces.  Time is just flying by and it’s making me nervous.  But it’s the little moment’s like snuggling in a chair watching Disney Junior, riding bikes, skipping through mud puddles when it’s pouring down rain that make me slow time down [...]



Gluten-Free Lemon Short Bread Cookies

I always associate shortbead with Christmas.  My sister makes these wonderful cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies that are so good. Christmas is nowhere in sight and I’ve been craving shortbread like crazy for about a month.  Finally, I broke down after seeing an amazing looking recipe in my Bake in the Day cookbook.  I have adapted [...]