Noah’s Jungle Sugar Cookies
These animal-themed cookies, aka Jungle Sugar Cookies, are a huge shout-out to my grand-nephew, Noah, who just celebrated his first birthday.
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Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice Twinkies
The Twinkie takes me right back to the joy of childhood, when there’s not much that tops a mouthful of cake and a solid sugar rush.
Funfetti Blondie ~ A Rock Star ~
Time to celebrate! My love and kudos goes out to my rockstar son, Gavin, for getting on the Honor Roll. As we all know, it’s not easy to juggle sports, homework and, well…
Chocolate Chunk Cactus Cookie Bar
For a sweet n’ easy spin on this chocolate chunk cookie bar, pull out your cutters. I’m currently having a prickly little love affair with the saguaro cactus.
Banana Pie in a Jar
I Banana Pie. What do I love even better? Banana Pie…in a jar! That’s right, you heard me. A dessert in a jar and each one contains chocolate cookie crumbs, sliced bananas, pudding, and topped off with even more cookie crumbs.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Hey there! I’m your new favorite dessert: the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake. Cookie, or cake, you ask? “Both” is probably the best answer here.
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
Are you a sucker for cinnamon? My obsession started with cinnamon toast when I was a wee girl. Then on to cinnamon snickerdoodle cookies.
Blueberry Milk Crumble Cake
When I think of this recipe for blueberry milk crumble cake, I think of my French goddaughter, Myrtille. The association has a lot to do with the fact that the name ‘Myrtille’
Peanut Butter Brittle Cookies, Crunchy & Chewy
Are you a peanut butter cookie sleuth like me? I love a classic peanut butter cookie – fork marks and all, but what sends me over the moon is a cookie combo of crunchy on top and chewy on the inside.
Holiday Gift Picks 2017
We’ve got ONE more week until December 25th hits, yikes! At this point, I’ve got tape in my hair and gifts tucked away in all corners of the house, hidden from prying eyes and little fingers.
Salty Pretzel Brownie ~ A Holiday Treat
Here’s one thing you know about me by now: I love salt and chocolate. Make it a crunchy pretzel and an artisan chocolate and I’m done.
Eat, Drink, and Make Croquembouche!
Santa Claus has the right idea! Visit this wonderful Croquembouche, but only once a year. This decadent french deliciousness means ‘crunch in the mouth’
Easy Winter Wonderland Cupcakes
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Ah, the glorious winter season in Los Angeles is so bright, snowy, and blistering cold.
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Made with Love
There’s a secret when it comes to this ridiculously good Chocolate Pumpkin pie: it’s pretty darn easy. I might have had a huge potluck dinner to go to last Saturday night, and maybe signed up for dessert, and let’s just pretend that I forgot about it entirely until late afternoon, day of the party.
In A Word Yum ~ Thanksgiving Treats
I’m not only a baking fanatic, but I swoon over a cute treat presentation. Bags, boxes, wrapping – they all add to the fun experience of giving or receiving a treat.
