The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2011
Posted on December 29, 2011
I can barely believe that 2011 is coming to an end. It was one of those years where January feels like it was a lifetime ago, but in the blink of an eye, my vacation is coming to an end and I’m not quite sure I’ve accomplished everything I needed to. But alas, I think…
Mini Banana Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream
Posted on December 27, 2011
Today I experienced something that I don’t remember experiencing before. I was sugared out. After baking three batches of cookies, two batches of cupcakes and “tasting” leftover desserts that have been lingering in my kitchen I am ready to give up sweets for my New Years resolution. Or not. I mean really, do you honestly…
Rugelach, Three Ways
Posted on December 22, 2011
I decided to get a little crazy with my last holiday cookie. Rugelach is a traditional Jewish dessert, perfect for Channukah. However, I’m pretty sure that these would be welcome on any Christmas table as well. So instead of making a traditional version of rugelach, I took the basic cream cheese dough and added a…
Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing
Posted on December 19, 2011
Please don’t be mad at me. It’s just that I’ve had this recipe for weeks and have been holding it in the backlog so that I didn’t completely overload you with cookies. Meanwhile, almost every person who has eaten one of these has asked me for the recipe.* Biting into one of the gingersnap sandwich…
Vegan Mango Shake
Posted on December 19, 2011
It is amazing what a week can do. One week out of the office and I’m smiling more often than not. Now, that smiling could be related to to the number of chocolate chip cookies that have come out of my oven in the last few days, the fact that I’ve gotten to sleep past…
Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting
Posted on December 15, 2011
A few months ago, I was offered the chance to review a cupcake magazine. Yes, a cupcake magazine! How could I say no to that? Well, I finally got around to making some cupcakes weeks and weeks later. Not sure why I waited so long. Maybe because I’m just so obsessed with cookies I can’t…
22 Easy Dessert Recipes that Make You Seem Like a Pro
Posted on December 13, 2011
I recently ran into a friend of mine that said she loved my blog but that she could never make any of the desserts I put together because 1) they are hard/time consuming and 2) she doesn’t have any of the “random” ingredients on hand. As someone who works full time and bakes and blogs…
Lighter Carrot Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Posted on December 8, 2011
Ok, I'm going to be honest. I'm posting a recipe for carrot cake and I don't even like carrot cake. You see, I really thought I did. Moist cake slathered in cream cheese icing, how could it be bad? Well, of course my version that I thought I would like is void of raisins, walnuts…
Milk Chocolate Almond and Toffee Cookies for a Virtual Cookie Swap
Posted on December 6, 2011
Chewy cookies with bits of toffee and chunks of almond filled Hershey's Kisses There are some cookies that I can eat just one of*, but there are others where I can’t stop going back for more. Those are the cookies that are so addicting as soon as I come up for a breathe, they have disappeared**. *Complete lie unless said cookie is…
Samplrs Review and Other NYC Foodie Gifts
Posted on December 4, 2011
One of my favorite things about living in New York is the plethora of local businesses there are to try. The thing is, though, it is hard to get to try them all out. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sample from Samplrs, a new company in New York City that offers…
Pretzel and Chocolate Chip Loaded Peanut Butter Cookies
Posted on December 1, 2011
So we are basically a week into the holiday season and all I want to do is bake all day and eat cookies. Even more so than usual. The good news is that in one week I’ll be on a much needed vacation from work that will allow me to focus most of my energy…
Cheesecake Party!
Posted on November 29, 2011
I am a big fan of cheesecake, although not quite as much as my husband. In fact, the first time we celebrated his birthday together, I cooked dinner and made a special trip to the Cheesecake Factory for a slice of their Oreo Cheesecake to surprise him. It wasn’t long after that, though, when I…
Caramel Apple Cake Trifle and Giveaway!
Posted on November 27, 2011
I don’t know about you, but I am swimming in leftovers. The thing is, I can’t decide if it is a good or bad thing. I have plenty of food to get us through the next few days. But really, how much turkey can one person eat? If only I could get sick of cookies…
Gooey Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars {Gluten-Free}
Posted on November 21, 2011
These gooey and delicious oatmeal bars are made with just basic ingredients, they are gluten-free and guilt-free! Ever since I made these bars a couple of months ago, my sister has been asking me to make a pumpkin version. I’m sorry it took so long but glad I squeezed this recipe in before Thanksgiving. These…
Pumpkin Pie Cookie Dough Truffle Pops
Posted on November 20, 2011
We are just a few days away from Thanksgiving and although I’ve been putting pumpkin in my oatmeal since the end of August (I have no shame), I’m not even close to sick of it. It is actually a miracle that my skin isn’t orange given the fact that I go through the cans of…
Salted Caramel and Brownie Cheesecake Bars
Posted on November 17, 2011
This dessert has been haunting me since it came out of the oven. I took photos yesterday morning and it was all I could do not to devour the entire pan, sliver by sliver. These cheesecake bars are not for me so unfortunately (or fortunately) I was forced to keep my mouth shut after a…
Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Brownie Bites
Posted on November 13, 2011
Fudgy brownie bites stuffed with a layer of peanut butter cup cookie dough The apartment is finally starting to feel like home. It isn’t because I unpacked 99% of my things (the other 1% includes books and underwear that is still MIA). It also is not because we finally have shelves in the closet so…
What I Learned at Foodbuzz and the Food that Came With It
Posted on November 10, 2011
Last weekend I had an amazing time in San Francisco for the third annual Foodbuzz Festival (my first time going). Not only was it a long weekend full of delicious food and blogging tips, but it also was a weekend full of new friends and new blogs to read. I have so much to share…
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread {Guest Post}
Posted on November 8, 2011
Hi, friends! I have so much to share with you from my Foodbuzz weekend but an apartment full of boxes is keeping me from the blog right now. In fact, I still haven’t found my underwear (thank G-d for now having a washer and dryer in the apartment!). On the upside, I don’t have to…
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe List
Posted on November 3, 2011
What a week this has been! We moved yesterday and although we made good progress, my bedroom is stacked with boxes of clothes and no where to put them yet. Luckily we prioritized and the kitchen is ready to go. Both of us are loving our new place and with twice the amount of space…
Chocolate Caramel Apple Bars {Guest Post}
Posted on November 1, 2011
I am so excited to share another wonderful guest post with you today! Rachel is a blog friend turned real-life friend and she is here to share her recipe for Chocolate Caramel Apple Bars (how good does that sound?!). This is a huge help to me because I am in the process of moving apartments. …
Pumpkin Spice & Date Walnut Butter
Posted on October 27, 2011
So the good news is, my voice is almost back. Did you know that when you communicate to someone that you have no voice, the first thing they do is ask you how you lost it? Because clearly if I have about five minutes of voice time in this entire day, I want to use…
Gooey Chocolate Dessert Party
Posted on October 25, 2011
When it comes to desserts, I’ll flirt with vanilla, have a love affair with caramel and indulge myself in warm fruit crisps. But in the end, it always comes back to chocolate. This party is for all of my chocolate loving friends who can’t resist those desserts that are just oozing with rich, chocolaty deliciousness. …
Kitchen Sink Cookies and Bars
Posted on October 24, 2011
What a weekend. Matt and I went to Philadelphia to celebrate the wedding of one of my best friends since 4th grade. She was a gorgeous bride and I was so happy to be a bridesmaid and such a big part of the celebration. Not going to lie, though, one of the highlights of the…
Cream Cheese Toffee Dip {Guest Post}
Posted on October 20, 2011
Today’s guest post is from Krissy at the Dainty Chef. Her blog is full of delicious recipes and beautiful photos. You must check out her Pumpkin Spice Trifle, Apple Pie Cupcakes, and Brownie Batter Ice Cream, I’m so glad she was willing to share a delicious recipe with Keep It Sweet readers. Be sure to…
Mint Chocolate Chip Meringues
Posted on October 18, 2011
Sometimes you need a light and refreshing cookie to balance out desserts like this. As the cooler weather is moving in, the comfort of indulgent cookies, cakes and pies is more and more appealing. However, I’m determined not to gain weight as we get through the winter. In fact, I’d like to get rid of…
Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Toffee Bars
Posted on October 13, 2011
Do you read Cookies & Cups? If not, you need to. Not only is Shelly hilarious, but she also makes the most delicious and fun desserts in every.single.post. I can not stop drooling over her Chubby Hubby Bars or Pumpkin Dump Cake. Really, I should have an email folder dedicated to the recipes from her…
Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies {Guest Post}
Posted on October 11, 2011
In the midst of my crazy life, I am so thankful for other food bloggers! It never ceases to amaze me how many of you there are that are willing to lend a hand when things get crazy. A couple of weeks ago, a few wonderful bloggers volunteered to guest post on Keep It Sweet…
Cinnamon & Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Posted on October 9, 2011
Things have been crazy around here lately. I know I say this a lot, but after the busy summer, things never really slowed down. There has been a ton of weekend travelling, apartment hunting, working, baking, blogging, and I’ve even been interning with Hot Blondies a few times a week as well. My days have…
Grown Up S’mores Cookies
Posted on October 6, 2011
I blame these cookies on Matt. And really, you should too. So if when you make them, and if when you eat a couple12, it’s his fault, not mine. Sorry, Matt, I still love you. You see, I got this wonderful assortment of chocolate in the mail from GHIRARDELLI and didn’t know what to do…
Skinny Pumpkin Spice Mocha Iced Latte
Posted on October 4, 2011
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Sometimes I don’t drink my coffee until I get to work so that I have incentive to get to the office. After waking up by 6am, going to the gym, showering, getting dressed, making lunch and eating breakfast, it is a long way to go…
Pumpkin Party
Posted on September 29, 2011
It’s time for the next blog party! What could be better than celebrating the beginning of fall with pumpkin recipes from around the blogosphere? Pumpkin & Sausage Baked Pasta from I Was Born to Cook Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Spice Lattes from The Yummy Life Pumpkin Spice Pancakes from Julie’s Eats & Treats Pumpkin Pancakes from…
Peanut Butter Cookie Bars with Chocolate Ganache
Posted on September 26, 2011
For this month’s Secret Recipe Club, I had a hard time deciding what to make. I got picked to make a recipe from Authentic Suburban Gourmet and Lisa had a lot of tempting recipes. My list of options included an Apple & Fig Tart, her Toffee & Caramel Cheesecake and these Fig Muffins with Brown…
Double Crumble Hot Apple Pie
Posted on September 21, 2011
As soon as we made plans to go apple picking, Matt asked if I would make an apple pie. With all of those farm-fresh apples how could I say no? The thing is, I don’t really love pie. Scratch that, I love pie filling, I just don’t care much about the crust. On the other…
Gooey Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Bars (Gluten-Free)
Posted on September 20, 2011
My busy schedule these days has been keeping me from as much time in the kitchen as I would like. There are so many recipes that I've been dying to try, but they keep getting put on the back-burner. Luckily, I found a really easy but tasty dessert to make this past weekend. These bars…
WifeStyle Conference
Posted on September 18, 2011
Yesterday was my first blog-related conference experience! WifeStyle turned out to be a wonderful way to meet women of all ages interested in anything from cooking to fashion to party planning. It was also inspiring to meet so many entrepreneurial women. Businesses like MeebleMail (for prettying up your email) and The Monogrammed Martini were represented…
The Best Homemade Applesauce
Posted on September 15, 2011
Before coming back from our weekend away, I had to take advantage of the apple picking available! We went to Windy Hill Farm which had a decent selection of apples to choose from. I was really excited to see they had my favorite variety ready to go. Besides the beloved Honey Crisp, we got a…
Ice Cream, Pizza, Cupcakes and Why My Pants are Tight
Posted on September 13, 2011
This past weekend was pretty amazing. After a fun summer of spending weekends with our respective families, it was a nice change of pace to have a weekend getaway just the two of us. We headed up to Lenox, Massachusetts on Saturday courtesy of a wedding gift from Matt’s brother and his wife. We had…
Whole Wheat Maple Walnut Spice Cookies
Posted on September 7, 2011
Along with pumpkin muffins the other night, I had these cookies going in and out of the oven. I have to admit, I don’t usually like walnuts in my desserts (keep them away from my fudgey brownies, please), but these Whole Wheat Maple Walnut Spice Cookies just sounded so appealing. Maybe it is the fact…
Pumpkin S’more Muffins
Posted on September 6, 2011
So the Northeast kind of got slapped in the face by the end of summer. We were welcomed back to work on the day after Labor Day with grey skies and non-stop rain. Well hello, real life! Despite the unofficial end of a quick but wonderful summer, today actually wasn’t too bad. Starting work on…
Cookies ‘n Cream Double Chocolate Cookies
Posted on September 1, 2011
I’ve really been enjoying the Cookies ‘n Cream Almond Butter Spread I made a few weeks ago. It isn’t the typical nut butter consistency so really the easiest way to eat it is on a spoon. I have no problem with that! But since it is more of a dessert spread, I thought it deserved…
Sweet and Salty Party
Posted on August 30, 2011
Do you need to eat something sweet after each meal? Do you ever finish dessert and realize you crave a bite of something salty? I think it is that need for the balance of sweet and salty on our palates that makes the combination so addicting. I’ve always been a fan of chocolate covered pretzels,…
Tate’s Chocolate Chip Cookies and More Birthday Desserts
Posted on August 29, 2011
On gushing about the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Surprise (otherwise know as the “Best Dessert Ever”), I forgot to tell you about all the other birthday desserts! You know my mom couldn’t stop at just one;-) We had: Chocolate and Banana Three Layer Cake with Mocha Buttercream Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing Ice…
Chocolate Glazed Cookie Cheesecake Pie
Posted on August 25, 2011
A couple of weeks ago, Jennie of In Jennie’s kitchen lost her husband, Mikey suddenly to a heart attack. While I don’t know her personally, I’ve visited her blog a couple of times and my heart broke for her. She invited us to celebrate Mikey’s life with his favorite peanut butter pie. Hearing about such…
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Surprise
Posted on August 23, 2011
Since my birthday dessert (ie the Best Dessert Ever) was such a hit and there were so many requests, I got my mom to share a little bit more about her creation and tell us how to make it! It appears that my love-inspired dessert, has sent quite a buzz through the world of creative…
Best Dessert Ever
Posted on August 21, 2011
Today was my birthday… …and last night my mom presented this: Edited to add: Recipe can be found here! More desserts to come!
Cookies ‘n Cream Almond Butter Spread
Posted on August 18, 2011
I like to have a variety of nut butters available to eat at any given time. As of last night, there were six open jars in my kitchen. I'm not going to tell you how many unopened jars are in the cabinets. Let's just say that I invest in peanut butter like some people invest…
Scenes From the Shore and a Giveaway Winner
Posted on August 16, 2011
I’m back from vacation but already behind on life! Amazing how that happens, huh? Work is already crazy and I have a huge backlog of desserts I want to make. Right now I am extra thankful to this past week's guest posters. It seems that another summer has flown by in the blink of an…
Nutter Butter Bars {Guest Post}
Posted on August 14, 2011
Wow, I can’t believe it is the last day of my official vacation. It has been good to get away from real life for a bit but I miss my regular baking and blogging. I promise to get back to that soon! Luckily, I have another amazing guest post today. My blog friends seem to…
Jackie’s Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies {Guest Post}
Posted on August 11, 2011
While I’m taking a few days off, Jackie from La Casa de Sweets was kind enough to offer to guest post! Since she made a delicious chocolate and peanut butter dessert for her post, I wanted to point out some other amazing looking chocolate and peanut butter recipes on her blog: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes,…
Blog Birthday Giveaway
Posted on August 9, 2011
I can’t believe that I’ve been blogging for a year. That time flew by, but at the same time, I can not imagine my life without Keep It Sweet. I’ve found so many wonderful people (readers and other bloggers), established my own creative outlet and found a deeper passion for creating desserts than I ever…
Individual S’mores Brownies
Posted on August 7, 2011
You may or may not be on s’mores overload. For some reason, as many recipes as I’ve seen that put s’mores in some form of cookie/brownie/rice krispie treat, etc. it just doesn’t get old. So of course when I was putting together some baked good packages for a friend I had to include something s’mores. …
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Pretzel Pops
Posted on August 3, 2011
I told you I’d come back with these cookie dough balls. Actually, the only thing that kept me from eating the entire batch at once was all of the ideas brewing in my head. Some of the ideas that you all suggested were kabobs, frozen yogurt/ice cream topping and mix-in, cheesecake, and cupcakes. I can’t…
Frozen Mocha Brownie Torte
Posted on August 2, 2011
So what did you think of the Peanut Butter Party? A few people suggested having a weekly party with different themes and I’m considering it. Let me know if that is something you’d like to see! This past weekend was the first weekend all summer we didn’t travel anywhere. Matt and I just recently started…
Peanut Butter Party
Posted on July 31, 2011
I hope you are well-stocked in peanut butter because this is quite the collection of recipes. From Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes to a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake it’s hard not to run to the kitchen. I wish we all lived in the same city because this would be quite the potluck! Asian Peanut Noodles from…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls
Posted on July 28, 2011
I had a couple options for tonight’s post, but it seems my Facebook fans and Twitter followers are huge peanut butter lovers like I am. For all the years before my blog, I thought I was alone in my peanut butter addiction. What a relief to know there is a support group! So, in honor…
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Scones {Guest Post}
Posted on July 26, 2011
One of the best things about this blog is all of you. Thanks for letting me vent on Thursday and thank you for all of the stomach tips. It sounds like I was not alone with stomach pains and A/C problems. Hopefully all of you are keeping cool and pain-free now! Since last week was…
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes and a Special Guest Post
Posted on July 24, 2011
A few weeks ago, my mom made these delicious cupcakes for us to enjoy down the shore. They are the perfect combination of tart and sweet, but even better than that, the perfect representation of summer in color and flavor. It was a recipe I wanted to include on the blog, but what better way…
Chewy Chocolate Covered Pretzel Bars
Posted on July 20, 2011
This has been one of those weeks so far: Our bedroom A/C has been broken since last Monday but won't be fixed until next Monday, never mind the 100 degree weather I thought I figured out the source of my daily stomach pains but was proved wrong, the mystery continues As a result of the…
Cajun Brownies with Potato Chips
Posted on July 19, 2011
I’m so excited to share a guest post from Lynn at The Actor’s Diet. I like to think of her as a celebrity blog friend:-) Lynn documents her daily eats and her life in LA so well that readers feel like they know her. Although she enjoys dessert, she doesn’t normally do a ton of…
Strawberry Banana Bread and Childhood Friends
Posted on July 18, 2011
Another summer weekend has come and gone and I feel like time is really flying. I spent this past weekend in Philly for a bachelorette party and bridal shower for one of my best friends since fourth grade. One of my favorite things about weddings is the series of events where you get to be…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Mini S’mores Pies
Posted on July 14, 2011
This will be the first in a series of guest posts throughout the summer. I have some great bloggers joining us to share some of their favorite desserts! I'm excited to start with Erin from The Spiffy Cookie. She has a wonderful blog with creative and delicious recipes and this one is amazing! Some of…
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on July 12, 2011
Sometimes you just want a chocolate chip cookie. There are very few things that smell as good warm out of the oven and even fewer things that will illicit a memory as wonderful as dunking a homemade chocolate chip cookie into a cold glass of cold milk. My fond memories of eating the cookies standing…
Root Beer Float Ice Cream Cake
Posted on July 11, 2011
I’m guest posting for sweet Madison of Espresso and Cream while she is off getting married and honeymooning. Head to her blog to get my Root Beer Float Ice Cream Cake recipe!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Posted on July 6, 2011
Who doesn’t like chocolate covered strawberries? And what is good in fruit form, has to be better in cupcake form. Am I right? Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes? Yes please! These dense little cupcakes have a lovely hint of strawberry that pairs so well with a generous spread of chocolate frosting! If you are looking for…
Can’t Get Enough
Posted on July 5, 2011
How was everyone’s weekend? Mine was good, especially since a 3-day weekend means a 4-day work-week. I love how that happens:-) Matt and I went out to the Hamptons to visit his Parents for a couple days and then went to a college friend’s wedding on Sunday night. It was a lot of fun being…
Amazing
Posted on June 30, 2011
Amazing. We raised ~$850 for cancer research through yesterday's bake sale!!! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in bidding and donated delicious treats! My family and I are so thankful. If you did not have the opportunity to take part in the bake sale but are interested in helping Steve meet his goal…
Bake Sale to Beat Cancer
Posted on June 28, 2011
Welcome to my bake sale to raise money for cancer research. This bake sale is my way of supporting my cousin as he competes in the Timberman Ironman in honor of his dad who passed away last summer. For more about that story , you can check this post. Below are 29 items donated by…
Cookie Bottomed Cupcakes
Posted on June 23, 2011
I’m guest posting over at the lovely Frosting for a Cause today. Head over there to get the recipe for my Cookie Bottomed Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing and support the women with cancer in your life.
Brownies for Breakfast?
Posted on June 23, 2011
Do these brownies look gooey enough to you? They did to me too… …at 8:30 this morning. What, you don't eat brownies for breakfast? Yeah, me neither. I actually eat a wonderfully healthy breakfast every morning; think yogurt, oatmeal, fruit and peanut butter in some combination or another. It is actually my favorite meal and…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bars
Posted on June 21, 2011
What a whirlwind couple of weeks it has been! I skipped my Sunday post this week and haven’t done a real recipe post in almost 2 weeks! Since then, we spent a weekend celebrating our anniversary (think lots of delicious food, including top tier of our cake!) and this past weekend we celebrated Adam and…
Let's Help Beat Cancer
Posted on June 16, 2011
Almost two years ago, my Uncle Bob, my Dad’s big brother, was diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The news came from across the country in California with surprise and sadness. However, at the time, we knew my uncle was strong and a fighter, and although he had to go through months of…
Cream Cheese & Jelly Pound Cake {Guest Post}
Posted on June 12, 2011
In honor of celebrating my first anniversary on Monday, I wanted to make something reminiscent of one of my husband’s favorite snacks, cream cheese and jelly sandwiches! Head over to the Spiffy Cookie to see my guest post and get the recipe!
1 Year Ago
Posted on June 11, 2011
One year ago… …a few friends met us in Philadelphia …my best friends came in from different cities and states …I got a new brother and sister-in-law ….I was reminded of how amazing my parents and sister are …we posed for pictures everywhere …Matt’s best friends came in from different cities and states ….my family…
Chocolate Chip Mandelbread
Posted on June 8, 2011
Matt’s grandma is turning 90 years old on Monday! A few months ago we were talking and she told me that all she wanted for her big birthday this year was Mandelbread. Lucky for her, I don’t forget any food-related requests. And even luckier for her, I have the most amazing mandelbread recipe that my…
It’s Margarita Time
Posted on June 6, 2011
This is one of those recipes that I came up with accidentally. Sometimes I have bakers block and can’t think of anything new or interesting to make. I was inspired by Victoria’s cookies and wanted to do something with lime and salt. Then I remembered the cream cheese in my refrigerator and eventually these Margarita…
PB&J Meets PB & Chocolate
Posted on June 5, 2011
I love peanut butter. I love peanut butter with chocolate, I love peanut butter and jelly, I love peanut butter by the spoonful. You already know this, but I just had to get it off my chest. I expressed my love of blueberries and peanut butter before, and then I combined chocolate and blueberries. And…
Dark Chocolate Kissed Almond Butter
Posted on June 2, 2011
I had big baking plans for last night, but with the temperature around 90 degrees, turning on the oven just seemed wrong. A no-bake dessert probably would have been a good solution, but Matt has been asking me to make chocolate almond butter for a few weeks now. It shouldn't have taken so long to…
Hello Summer
Posted on May 31, 2011
Well hello, Summer. We are so happy to have you here. I’m pretty sure I was wearing a winter coat a couple of weeks ago, but when Mother Nature sends sun and temperatures in the 80s you won’t see me complaining No complaining when we make trips to the New Jersey farmstands Not complaining about…
Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie
Posted on May 25, 2011
I have to tell you, the pictures don’t do this dessert justice. Whoever has tips for taking pictures of ice cream please send them my way! So lately I haven’t been showing enough love to my two favorite food groups: peanut butter and ice cream What, those aren’t food groups? Could have fooled me! Does…
24 Hours
Posted on May 24, 2011
The other day I had 24 hours with my best friend/college roommate, Rachel We brunched, we window-shopped, we walked, we pedicured… it was fabulous And since she was in town from Florida we made a couple of very important stops…. Pinkberry …and forty carats Best friends don’t let best friends go without fro yo. And…
Magic
Posted on May 22, 2011
Magic: Possessing distinctive qualities that produce unaccountable or baffling effects source The ability for a pie to exist one minute and be gone the next, that seems like magic to me. The ability for a dessert to call your name and whisper sweet words into your ear, I'd call that magic. The ability for a…
The Cake
Posted on May 19, 2011
Not only was Saturday Sara’s bridal shower, but it was also just a couple of days after a big birthday for her mom. So, in addition to fun pick-up desserts, I wanted to make a birthday cake. Usually I’d stay safe with a vanilla or chocolate cake for a crowd, but I wanted to make…
Double Chocolate Mint Krispie Treats
Posted on May 17, 2011
First of all, a huge thank you for all of your inspiring comments on Sunday’s post! I was actually a little nervous to hit publish but I’m so glad I did. I love this community:-) Now, let’s get back to the desserts! For the shower, I made some of my old favorites and a couple…
Dreams
Posted on May 15, 2011
First came the engagement celebration, then we had the bachelorette party, and yesterday was the bridal shower! We are just about a month away from Adam' and Sara’s big day! Yesterday’s shower was a wonderful afternoon with almost 60 people excited to celebrate such a perfect couple. And because I am crazy love them both,…
Healthy Muffins and a DSLR
Posted on May 12, 2011
These cute little banana corn muffins are low fat, easy to make, and the perfect healthy breakfast treat. Earlier this week I had an agenda: 1. Start experimenting with my NEW camera (!!!) 2. Bake something healthy enough to eat on a daily basis 3. Use up the extremely brown bananas on my counter Based…
Brownie Cheesecake Insanity
Posted on May 10, 2011
Let’s talk about this dessert. Let’s talk about how many emails my mom and I exchanged regarding the details of this dessert. Ok, let’s not, because it is a little embarrassing. Let’s just say I started craving cheesecake around 7am every day over the course of a week or so. No big deal. We can’t…
Oreo Mallow Clusters
Posted on May 8, 2011
Happy Mother’s Day to all of my mom and soon-to-be mom friends! I hope that all of you had a great weekend. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen but also a lot of time outside. The sunny and warm weather makes me so happy. Yesterday I got to take a long walk…
Sweet & Salty White Chocolate Blondies
Posted on May 5, 2011
Can you believe it is May now?! Memorial Day is only a few weeks away and summer is so close I can taste it! This winter was pretty brutal in the Northeast and I am just now feeling like myself again. The cold and the snow tends to put me in complete hermit mode. Good…
Making Your Mother’s Day
Posted on May 1, 2011
Mother’s Day is only one week away! Our day will revolve around food family. I’m heading home to see my Parents and some of my mom’s family for a casual lunch at my house near Philly. There may be some grilling, but more importantly there will be lots of dessert. For those of you spending…
Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Posted on April 28, 2011
You know I can’t go anywhere with only one dessert. That just isn’t my style. So, once I made cheesecake with berry sauce for Jessica’s Passover dinner, I had to make something else. Originally I planned to make Passover brownies. They weren’t a ton of work, but the idea of separating eggs and whipping them…
Mixed Berry Sauce
Posted on April 26, 2011
I’ve been wanting to make a variation of this sauce for a while now: something that would take a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the next level (because let’s face it, vanilla will never be chocolate), add texture and flavor to a slice of basic angel food cake, or be so pretty you want…
Light-as-Air Banana Cheesecake
Posted on April 24, 2011
When I saw these sitting on my counter the yesterday, I knew something needed to be done. You know how I feel about wasting precious ingredients. Since I had plans last night to go to a Passover dinner at my sister’s, I wanted to make something that would be kosher-friendly. Then I realized cheesecake is…
Blueberry Peanut Butter
Posted on April 21, 2011
Recently I discovered my love for blueberries and peanut butter. Really, I love anything with peanut butter, especially chocolate, but the combination of blueberries and peanut butter is taking a new place in my heart. One of my favorite snacks is a cup of fresh juicy blueberries topped with a spoonful of peanut butter. Sometimes…
3 Reasons to Make Truffles
Posted on April 17, 2011
I had a huge problem on Saturday. There was almost an entire pint of organic heavy whipping cream in my fridge and it was about to expire. The horror! But I prevailed. I went through cookbooks and blogs searching for the perfect recipe to experiment with. Whipped cream, ganache, caramel… for some reason I just…
Chocolate Chip Toffee Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter Frosting
Posted on April 14, 2011
Yes, I’m still making cookies. I just can’t help myself, though! And believe me, you should be happy about this. A few months ago I made some oatmeal cookies with toffee and chocolate that were delicious. The cookie wasn’t exciting enough, though so I stepped them up. This time I made Chocolate Chip Toffee Oatmeal…
Party Time
Posted on April 12, 2011
It feels like we were just celebrating my brother-in-law’s engagement! Well, almost five month’s later and it was time for Sara’s bachelorette party! Saturday night, all of the bridesmaids and the bride got together to go out and celebrate. We started at an apartment with food, drinks and fun games. Then we headed downtown to…
Blueberry Pretzel Clusters
Posted on April 10, 2011
There is a place at the Jersey Shore (not that Jersey Shore) that sells the most amazing chocolates. Every summer I look forward to a few trips for chocolate clusters filled with high quality fillings like caramel, nuts and marshmallows. On a good day, my grandfather will leave a box of them out in the…
Spiked Cookies and a Winner
Posted on April 7, 2011
Last weekend I had lots of plans for vegetables. Vegetables and chocolate cake (random, I know). But then I got caught up on Recipe Girl’s collection of chocolate chip recipes. And got busy with the Brown Eyed Baker’s Salted Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. Oh yes, and I went a little crazy with Peeps. So…
Ooey Gooey Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Crunch
Posted on April 5, 2011
You know I have a weakness for holiday candy. These weren’t even on sale but I had to buy them. My sister pointed out how pretty the color was and I agreed. Plus, when was the last time I had a Peep? Trust me, it’s been too long. Never mind the fact that I don’t…
