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4 images Sweet honey caramels are layered with fluffy homemade marshmallow and dipped in rich dark chocolate to make these sinfully delicious Chocolate Carmallow Squares. A recurring discussion around here is how much of a mess I’m capable of making in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong, I always clean up after myself, but we […]
6 images Bright colors and even brighter bursts of flavor make these Strawberry Shortcake Cake Pops just perfect for you spring and summer celebrations! I have a confession to make. I have been holding out on you. These may be some of the best cake pops that I have ever eaten and I feel incredibly […]
3 images Is it Friday yet? Nope, not even close. I love traveling – seeing new places, old faces, and eating regional cuisine – but I hate the overwhelming feeling of falling behind while I’m away. The laundry piles up, the fridge becomes bare and, despite being away for business, my to do list seems […]
6 images White Hot Chocolate Sticks topped with shamrock sprinkles create a decadent drink with a pinch of green just perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. White hot chocolate. Love it or hate it? I personally love it, but am fully aware that not everyone is as enthusiastic. Though I do love a unique flavor combination […]
6 images Take a few shortcuts in celebrating a delicious Mardi Gras with this Pecan Praline King Cake Monkey Bread! Happy Fat Tuesday! Better a little late than never right? If we’re being honest, I had to polish off a slice of this for breakfast before I sat down to share the recipe with you. […]
5 images Airy vanilla bean sponge is layered with rich salted caramel sauce and a fluffy salted caramel buttercream in this irresistible Salted Caramel Layer Cake. It’s my birthday month! Not only do I plan to celebrate my birthday all month long, but I also have some sweet friends with big celebrations of their own. […]
3 images Add a sweet and salty splash of color to your Carnivale celebrations with these delicious Mardi Gras Munchies. M&M Pretzel Munchies are one of our favorite ways to incorporate festive colors into quick sweets for any occasion. With familial roots in Louisiana, Mardi Gras celebrations are a must each year and these Mardi […]
3 images Fluffy homemade marshmallows are sinful on their own, but becaome even more decadent with a layer of key lime white chocolate and crushed gingersnaps. These taste just like a slice of key lime pie! GADGETS High Temperature Candy Thermometer RESOURCES Limited Edition Key Lime Candy Melts by Wilton are seasonal; in their absence you […]
3 images Say ‘I love you’ with Chocolate Raspberry Spritz Teddy Bears. A cookie press and heart-shaped sprinkles make it easy to create dozens of adorable teddy bear cookies ready to spread joy this Valentine’s Day. These may be my very favorite spritz cookies to date. They totally remind me of the oversized stuffed bears […]
6 images Dulce de leche sandwich cookies, known as Peruvian Alfajores, pair creamy dulce de leche with flaky biscuit-like cookies while a sprinkle of sweet powdered sugar balances out this unique treat. If you’re a regular reader then you may have noticed that I took a two month hiatus. I’d apologize, but I have no […]