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Howdy. It’s me, Jen. Wife and mom of three, baker, blogger, public speaker, self-help nut, and superhero. I’ve been posting recipes for cookies, desserts, and snacks for three years now. You’d think I’d have the process down pat by now. But no. Ever have one of those days? You know what I mean. One of those days when you’re behind on the laundry, and late to dance class, and your son can’t find his school shoes, and there’s nothing in the fridge for dinner, and {Read More}
Will you hate me if I admit I don’t watch the Superbowl for the football? Please don’t, but it’s true! There are only 2 reasons I care about the Superbowl: the awesome commercials and entertaining friends and family. I don’t get football – the different plays, rules, penalties – all I know is when a team makes it to the end zone with a football they score. That’s enough, right? This year I’m trying something different for our Superbowl party. Normally I {Read More}
It’s only just recently occurred to me that Valentine’s Day is way too close to New Years. Everyone who has made a resolution to lose weight is faced with candy and sweets during every shopping trip. Candy is one of the most popular Valentine’s Day Gifts; this is insane! Today I made an amazing treat that would make the perfect Valentine’s Day Gift – Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries.
Have you ever bought produce in bulk because it was an “unbeatable price”? John did that this month with eight 5 pound boxes of Clementines. While I could go the rest of my life without eating any more, we still have 4 pounds left and I don’t want them to go to waste. None of us can bring ourselves to eat another; we’ve been noshing on them for what seems like forever and a day. Instead of watching them brown {Read More}
My absolute favorite thing about winter is the abundance of Peppermint flavored food & beverages. I love all things peppermint, so when I realized I could make these Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Truffles at home I was super excited. Who would have thought these delicious truffles could be made using coffee creamer? Certainly not me! This was my very first time making truffle, but these Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Truffles came out to be just delightful. I’m sure there’s a way to improve or {Read More}
What’s your favorite part of the holiday season? Do you love the presents – giving and receiving? Do you enjoy the time spent with family and friends? Do you look forward to those delicious treats that only come around at the holidays? Most likely it’s all the above, that’s my answer too. My family has a few traditional treats we serve for the holidays but I’ve perfected only one of them: Braided Christmas Wreath with Cream Cheese Glaze. I recently {Read More}
Now, if that title doesn’t leave your mouth-watering, I don’t know what will! I just whipped these delicious morsels up and had to share how I made them because, well, they’re the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth! These Triple Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake Brownie Bites combine everything I love: Chocolate (times 3), Espresso, Cheesecakes and Brownies. It’s the quartet of kitchen sins, and you don’t want to be without them – ever. I found an amazing recipe here, and doctored it {Read More}
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