One of my favorite cake blogs is Sweetapolita - Rosie is so amazing and talented with cakes. There is an endless supply of inspiration on her blog. When I saw this cake on Sweetapolita’s blog I knew I would have to make it, I just needed to find an excuse. Although I have to be … Continue reading Neapolitan Cake
Category: Dessert
Strawberry Tart
Strawberry pie, the quintessential pie for summer. I have fond memories of my mom making strawberry pie every summer with sweet strawberries and a package of the red strawberry gel from the supermarket. I had the official job of licking the spoon and bowl - yum that gel was sweet. I am in the process … Continue reading Strawberry Tart
Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
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Apple Brownies
I am on a brownie kick, obviously 😉 Actually I made these to take to new parents who are also good friends of ours. I wanted to take them a meal and something sweet. This recipe is from the bakery I worked at in high school, Baker's Peak. I had never had apple brownies before … Continue reading Apple Brownies
Caramel Brownies
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Peanut Butter Cookie Truffles
When your niece is a Girl Scout and your sister is a Girl Scout leader you feel "obligated" to help them get rid of the cases and cases of Girl Scout cookies that have taken over their house (at least that is what I tell myself after losing track of how many boxes of cookies … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookie Truffles
Thin Mint Milkshakes
I love this time of year...why? It is Girl Scout cookie time!! As a kid I sold Girl Scout cookies and as an adult I just eat them, thus supporting the Girl Scouts (it makes me feel better because the calories are for a good cause). This recipe is not complicated, in fact you may … Continue reading Thin Mint Milkshakes
Candy Cane Cake
I saw this beautiful Chocolate Candy Cane Cake on one of my favorite food blogs, Annie's Eats. I was so inspired and bookmarked it hoping to be able to make it someday. My opportunity came when one of my very best friends, Sarah, said she would be visiting right after Christmas which also happened to … Continue reading Candy Cane Cake
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Oh yes, peanut butter and chocolate, a pairing right up there with peanut butter and jelly, cheese and crackers, Lucy and Ethel, Fred and Ginger...sorry I digress. I first saw these on Annie's Eats and immediately bookmarked them, knowing I had to find a chance to make them. The opportunity came when I was asked … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
I know this post is a bit late but I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with lots of yummy food. We were traveling so I thought a perfect dessert would be whoopie pies. A friend has been talking about making pumpkin whoopie pies, which she brought in to share and I was unfortunately sick … Continue reading Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting