It’s tough living in Texas, because the weather is so predictably unpredictable! Fall doesn’t really happen for long here, but that doesn’t stop me from celebrating the new…
Mint and dark chocolate go together perfectly. It’s one of those classic combinations that seems like they were made for each other. Junior Mints, Andes Mints, mint chocolate…
I don’t think maple and pecan are just “fall flavors.” I’m all about them, all year! Who doesn’t love to feel cozy? That’s how these two flavors make…
I’m a sucker for salted caramel. Since I’m more of a salty snack kind of gal, that makes total sense. I’d prefer a pretzel over a cookie any…
When I think of the winter months, I think of hot chocolate (some call it “cocoa” but I was raised calling it hot chocolate) 🙂 And of course, with…
I’m a salty snacks kinda girl. Some prefer sweets – I like salty. That’s actually why I created my Salty Snacks Cookies recipe! So when salted caramel became…
I adore the cozy, warm flavors that make you feel like you’re wrapped in a fluffy blanket, sitting by a fire while it’s softly snowing outside. Ohhhh I…
There are so many things about these cupcakes that I absolutely adore. First – the pure delight of York Peppermint Patties in pudding form… YUM! I used the…
It’s officially the holiday season! I am so excited, and absolutely love all of the rich, warm, comforting flavors that come with this time of year. I thought…
Gingersnaps are so incredible! They smell absolutely amazing while they bake, and eating a warm, just out of the oven cookie is the best! It’s that molasses and…
While most people say that banana is their favorite fruit, mine is a big more boring – apples! I love tart green or sweet red apples and eat…
Ohhhhhhh I love the fall season! It’s so wonderful and comfortable! Plus, we get fun things like changing leaves, pumpkin spice, hayrides & pumpkin patches, and hot apple…
Each season has its own flavors. Summer, for example, focuses on those fresh and bright fruits. Fall brings in the pumpkin (pretty hardcore, too!) – but I believe…
This awesome chocolate cookie comes to us thanks to Gramma – although, Gramma put chopped walnuts in this cookie recipe. She put walnuts in EVERYTHING she baked, and…
I’m a huge fan of coconut. It’s a lot more versatile than people give it credit in being. It’s milky, sweet, and offers that slight tang and subtle…
I get requests for sweet treats quite often – which is totally ok with me, because that means I get to bake! A friend requested “something cinnamon.” That…
I’m a coffee lover. I’m a serious coffee drinker and can’t get enough. My Coffee Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream and Mocha Cream Puffs recipes should attest to that! :)…
There are certain flavors that just go together perfectly. Most of those things mesh well because they compliment each other. Like apricot and raspberries – the sweet and…
I miss Christmas. Spring is great, but dang it, I miss the holidays. I was thinking about the wonderful, warm and comforting flavors of Christmas, and decided I…
Almond is one of my absolute favorite flavors. I only use quality almond extract, because I want the best of the best to come out in my baking.…