The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2013
Posted on December 30, 2013
Around this time every year, I like to see what blog posts you enjoyed the most and compare them to my favorites. There are always a few surprises but definitely some that I agree with (I’m glad you like cookies as much as I do!). Scroll down to see the most popular posts of 2013…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 12/28/13
Posted on December 28, 2013
Happy Saturday, friends! I am SO much more refreshed than I was a week ago… and much more coherent. I’m pretty sure I’ve been asleep by 9pm the majority of the last seven nights. My body is still catching up! Today we are heading to my parents house. We are going out tonight to celebrate…
The 2013 Holiday Rush
Posted on December 23, 2013
Last year I reflected on my first holiday rush in two parts. Well, actually Matt wrote the first post and then I posted a few days later. This year I was scared but excited for the season to start. I actually had someone working for me this year (Kathy) which made a huge difference. It…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 12/21/13
Posted on December 21, 2013
What.a.week. Scratch that, what a month! I’ll be sharing more with you on Monday, but boy am I relieved that there is only one shipping day left for Christmas orders. Whew! I am looking forward to recovering from the crazy on Tuesday! Work has been my life since Thanksgiving so I don’t really have much…
Pistachio Muffins
Posted on December 16, 2013
Make these hearty pistachio muffins for a holiday brunch with friends! I made it through the weekend, and pretty much in one piece. The last seven days were by far the busiest, craziest and most overwhelming of the season so far. I could not be more thankful for my family and friends that chipped in…
Funky Monkey Cheesecake Bars
Posted on December 9, 2013
Fudgy brownie topped with a creamy layer of peanut butter banana cheesecake! Sometimes you just have to go back to your roots. I’ve been having fun with pumpkin and cookie butter and white chocolate, but let’s be honest. Chocolate and peanut butter will always have my heart. And as I look back over the last…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 12/8/13
Posted on December 8, 2013
I’m going to keep this post short because frankly I’m buried in brownies. We have a huge order going out on Monday and I’ve been covered in chocolate for about a week now. Luckily, yesterday I had help from Matt and our friends Matt and Deena. Today, my in-laws are coming to help us box…
Espresso Salted Caramel Buttercream Brownie Bites for Audra’s Virtual Shower
Posted on December 4, 2013
Fudgy chocolaty brownie bites topped with an extra special buttercream are a fun mini dessert for any occasion. Today we are celebrating one of my favorite people! My friend Audra (The Baker Chick) is having a baby so a few of us got together to throw a virtual party. I’ve actually been thinking about this…
Pink Champagne Cake Pops–A New Years Eve Treat!
Posted on December 2, 2013
These Pink Champagne Cake Pops are going to be your new go-to celebration treat! Make them to ring in the New Year or for your next birthday party. They are as delicious as they are pretty! This is one of the most fun photo shoots I’ve ever put together and I’m excited to finally post…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 11/30/13
Posted on November 30, 2013
Thanksgiving week… wow, was that fast. I can’t believe the holiday came and went but this week was so packed it almost feels like it was the length of two. Before and after the holiday were spent working like a crazy person, though I did get to see The Hungry Games: Catching Fire on Monday…
Vanilla Bean Apple Bundt Cake
Posted on November 25, 2013
This moist cake is loaded with chunks of apples. The vanilla bean in the cake and the caramel sauce enhances the flavor in a wonderful way. After tasting my mom's version of Audra's apple cake over the Jewish holidays, I couldn't wait to put a spin on it myself. My mom substituted butter for some…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 11/23/13
Posted on November 23, 2013
It’s officially started. The craziness, that is. This week was full on holiday prep and I’m wiped out! It feels good to be busy but it certainly is hard work. This week on the blog there were a few giveaways that you can still enter. In case you missed them (and the pies!), be sure…
Cranberry Apple Pie and Pie Week Giveaway
Posted on November 22, 2013
This double crusted cranberry apple pie is full of a melt-in-your-mouth fruit filling and covered in flaky pastry dough. Wow your Thanksgiving guests with this holiday pie. Scroll to end of post for giveaway details. After making my Fancy Holiday Chocolate Pecan Pie, I couldn't wait to use my new pan again. And since I…
Fancy Holiday Chocolate Pecan Pie and Pie Week Giveaway
Posted on November 18, 2013
This chocolate pecan pie is the perfect addition to your fall holiday table! Get excited because in addition to yesterday's awesome Amazon gift certificate giveaway, I have a few more giveaways coming your way this week (scroll down for details). Oh right, and lot's of pie! A few other bloggers and I are sharing pie…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 11/17/13 and Giveaway
Posted on November 17, 2013
Okay, I have something very special for you today! I joined some of my favorite bloggers to offer you the chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card! This giveaway is just in time for the holidays so there is plenty of time for gift purchases. I have to admit, I'm a little jealous that…
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Posted on November 14, 2013
This loaf of bread is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. If there is somehow some leftover, use it the next day it to make french toast for a delicious breakfast treat. It's not often that I bake something that requires yeast. In fact, I tend to think of most homemade breads as something…
(Fresh) Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Brown Butter Cookies
Posted on November 11, 2013
Looking for a new way to use up your extra cranberries? Cranberries get an upgrade in these brown butter cookies that are loaded with rich dark chocolate chunks. I have to tell you, these cookies surprised me! They are so much better than I even expected. Tart cranberries, rich dark chocolate (a lot of it)…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 11/9/13
Posted on November 9, 2013
Last week I said that I couldn’t decide if I was excited or scared, but now I’ve decided I am definitely both! I’m actually anxious for holiday craziness to just get started. My wish seems to be coming true, though, because I’m kicking off this coming week with a humongous blondie order. Speaking of which,…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins Made with Quinoa Flour {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Posted on November 7, 2013
Light and moist pumpkin muffins that are quick and easy to make. Void of dairy and gluten, these muffins are allergy friendly, too! Wow, it seems like forever ago that I made these muffins! It was actually towards the beginning of October because I brought them when we visited my sister in Boston. Now we…
Double Chocolate Stout Mini Cupcakes
Posted on November 4, 2013
Moist chocolate stout cupcakes topped with a creamy chocolate stout buttercream are a fun dessert for any beer lover! I don’t have a ton of photos of these cupcakes because I was too busy the day of Matt’s party with everything else. However, these cupcakes are too good not to share and were a fun…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 11/2/13
Posted on November 2, 2013
Things are picking up here and the corporate orders are starting to roll in. I can’t decide if I am excited or scared! Last year’s holiday time was insane and I think this year will be too, but hopefully going through it for a second time will be a little bit easier. Maybe I’ll eat…
Cookie Butter Pumpkin Bites
Posted on October 31, 2013
The chewy Cookie Butter shell is the perfect compliment to the creamy pumpkin flavored Kiss! This is a fun twist on the usual thumbprint cookie. Raise your hand if you will be heading to Target / CVS / [insert favorite supermarket] tomorrow for the day-after Halloween candy sales? You and me both! I can never…
Healthy Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bake {gluten-free, dairy-free}
Posted on October 28, 2013
This make-ahead breakfast bake is healthy, hearty and tasty! Full of pumpkin, bananas and oatmeal, you will feel good serving this to your family for breakfast. Confession: This recipe is already on the blog. But…. ouch! I realize that something like this is hard to photograph, but those pictures were just so bad. And the…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 10/26/13
Posted on October 26, 2013
Well, I missed last week’s weekly wrap-up but it was for a good reason. I was in Florida for a wedding and visiting with college friends. It was a mini reunion of sorts! It was also a good chance for me to keep my online time to a minimum and just focus on spending time…
Whipped Caramelized White Chocolate Ganache
Posted on October 21, 2013
Whipped Caramelized White Chocolate Ganache can take an ordinary cake, cupcake or cookie and turn it into something very special. If you haven’t tried caramelized white chocolate yet, you are going to want to now! It’s official, I am obsessed. Caramelized white chocolate is my new favorite ingredient. It all started with a dessert we…
Graham Cracker Cookies with Toasted Pumpkin Marshmallow Filling
Posted on October 14, 2013
Chewy Graham Cracker flavored cookies filled with a toasted pumpkin marshmallow buttercream are the best cookie for fall! Dip them in chocolate and decorate with colored sprinkles for a festive treat. These cookies. Where do I even begin? First of all, the graham cracker cookie is chewy, slightly crispy on the outside, and flavored like…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 10/12/13
Posted on October 12, 2013
I’m currently blogging from my parents’ house. My mom had the first of two foot surgeries in a one month period. I hope my cooking helps her feel at least a little bit better! If not, I better start baking:-) In general, this week wasn’t my busiest but I don’t think I should / can…
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Quinoa Banana Bread
Posted on October 7, 2013
This hearty but moist banana bread is healthy enough for breakfast while still being sweet enough to feel like a treat. I have so much good stuff for you. There was basically a three-day baking marathon to get ahead on blog posts. The problem is, whenever I build up some recipe inventory, I have the…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 10/04/13
Posted on October 4, 2013
I’m writing this post a little early this weekend, because as we speak I’m on my way up to Boston to visit my sister. For those of you that don’t remember, she lived with me last spring, so I’m definitely dealing with Jessica withdrawal. I tried to kidnap her when we were home for Yom…
Caramelized White Chocolate Truffle Pumpkin Cupcakes
Posted on September 30, 2013
As if moist pumpkin cupcakes weren’t enough, I filled them with a luscious caramelized white chocolate ganache and topped them with caramelized white chocolate buttercream. These cupcakes are easily one of my favorite recipe creations in the entire life of the blog. I’m not the biggest cupcake lover (I’d rather have layer cake), so when…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 9/28/13
Posted on September 28, 2013
I don’t know who I am anymore. I’ve got eight weeks of recipes ready to go. Considering in the last year and a half I’ve been happy if I have one recipe ready to go, this is just crazy talk. Hopefully that means that by the time I stop seeing the light of day I…
Apple Pie Crumble Bars
Posted on September 23, 2013
With a buttery crust, thick apple pie filling and crispy crumb topping these Apple Pie Crumble Bars are a fall dessert that is hard to resist. I don’t know if you remember my Apple Cinnamon Blondies from last year, but they were one of my favorite fall treats. They were a part of Rachel’s An…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 9/20/13
Posted on September 21, 2013
Happy weekend, everybody! This is pretty much our most low key weekend for a while (and it has been a while, too), so I’m happy! We have an OTF class this morning and then are going apple picking this afternoon. Then tonight, no plans at all! I actually made a big veggie lasagna yesterday so…
Burgers, Bourbon and Beer– A Surprise 30th Birthday Party
Posted on September 17, 2013
How to throw a surprise 30th birthday party with a burgers, bourbon and beer theme. It’s been over a week and I still can’t believe that Matt’s surprise party has come and gone. I had an idea in my head at least a year ago and really started planning months ago. Given the way summers…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 19
Posted on September 15, 2013
I’m not sure if it is the first feeling of fall in the air, the high holidays and birthday celebrations spent with family, my current sugar high, or maybe just the weekend before my first real week to focus on work in a long time, but I am feeling very refreshed, energized and ready to…
M&M Kit Kat Cake {Appreciation Post}
Posted on September 12, 2013
HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY, MATT!!!!! Above photo from his surprise party this past Saturday night A couple of weeks ago, Amanda over at i am baker suggested a day where bloggers write a significant other appreciation post. Since she happened to pick Matt’s birthday, I figured it was the perfect excuse to participate. Scroll down for…
My Berlin Kitchen - GIVEAWAY
Posted on September 9, 2013
Last summer I was lucky to receive a copy of My Berlin Kitchen. I read it over a period of several days, immersed in the story almost immediately. It is the memoir written by Luisa Weiss (The Wednesday Chef blogger). Luisa’s book is a love story of sorts written different than many others I’ve read…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 18
Posted on September 8, 2013
Well, after months of planning, last night was a big surprise party for Matt’s 30th birthday. It was a huge success and I can’t wait to share some of the details with you! That said, between planning, executing, the holidays and work I am beat and will keep this week’s update short and sweet. (And…
Homemade Peanut Butter & Fig Granola {Gluten-free}
Posted on September 3, 2013
Easy homemade granola with chunks of dried figs and a crunchy peanut butter base. I made a batch of this granola early in the summer. The first day I made myself a bowl with yogurt and blueberries then proceeded to eat most of the chunks out of the leftovers. Luckily the base was still good…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 17
Posted on August 31, 2013
I’m not going to lie, this was a rough week. Maybe it was because this was the first really, really busy week in some time, but boy do I need to get in crazy working shape. The early High Holidays combined with Labor Day made the end of this week a little nuts. I just…
Peanut Butter Cup Heath Bar Brown Butter Cookies
Posted on August 27, 2013
I took a perfect brown butter cookie dough and added chopped pieces of some of my favorite candies: Peanut Butter Cups and Heath Bars. Topped with flaky sea salt, these chewy cookies might just become your new favorite recipe! Before I get to these crazy good cookies, I just wanted to mention that Keep it…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 16
Posted on August 24, 2013
We got back from Hawaii the other morning and I’m still in complete catch-up mode! We had an unbelievable time and I took hundreds of photos… I will definitely share some soon. My birthday was Wednesday and although half the day was spent travelling home, I really can't complain since half of it was in…
Key Lime Crispy Bars with Toasted Marshmallow Cream {Gluten Free} (Guest Post)
Posted on August 12, 2013
A refreshing no-bake gluten-free marshmallow treat that is easy to make and perfect for a summer sweet tooth! Topped off with a toasted marshmallow cream, these aren’t your typical marshmallow treats! Well, we are off to Hawaii tomorrow for our vacation. I couldn’t be more excited! This is the longest vacation I’ve taken since starting…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 15 PLUS a GIVEAWAY!
Posted on August 10, 2013
This week has been absolutely crazy with trying to prep for vacation. I had about a million things going on and almost forgot that yesterday (the 9th) was the third birthday for this blog. Things have changed a LOT in the last three years since I started, but I won’t forget my sister’s words of…
New York City Ice Cream Tour Part 2
Posted on August 7, 2013
Looking for the best places to get ice cream in NYC? I’ll tell you which ones are worth the visit when your next sweet tooth hits! This is part 2 of 2 in the first of many NYC ice cream tours. You can find part 1 of the New York City Ice Cream Tour here.…
Cookie Butter & Salted Caramel Cookie Sandwiches
Posted on August 5, 2013
These speculoos cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. They are delicious on their own, but the salted caramel buttercream puts them over the top. I made these cookies a few weeks ago, and while I froze some extras, I may or may not have eaten them straight from the freezer. …
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 14
Posted on August 4, 2013
The summer is flying and this past week was no different. I feel like I was working on eighteen different things on every moment of every day. Luckily, this was the first time I had a little help in the kitchen, but cramming in everything on my to-do list by the end of the summer…
New York City Ice Cream Tour Part 1
Posted on August 2, 2013
Looking for the best places to get ice cream in NYC? I’ll tell you which ones are worth the visit when your next sweet tooth hits! This is part 1 of 2 in the first of many NYC ice cream tours. For those of you who weren’t bombarded by my all-day instagramming and tweeting last…
Skinny Spicy Tequila Cocktail
Posted on July 30, 2013
This cocktail is citrusy, spicy and best of all skinny. At only 150 calories per drink, you will still have plenty of room for ice cream! I’m actually not a huge drinker. Most of my friends know that, but when I go out with someone new I always get the awkward “is she pregnant” stare. …
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 13
Posted on July 28, 2013
After yesterday’s sugar high I barely know which way is up! Well, that is a slight exaggeration, I actually woke up feeling good and even hungry today. The first NYC Ice Cream Tour was a huge success and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. It was a small group and only two…
Perfect Chocolate Chip Muffins and a Giveaway
Posted on July 22, 2013
These Chocolate Chip Muffins are easy to whip up and make the perfect sweet treat for weekend breakfasts or holiday brunch. I made these muffins a few weeks ago and actually froze a few to bring with us to the shore this past weekend. My grandfather kept raving about the “best cupcake” he has ever…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 12
Posted on July 21, 2013
What a fast weekend this has been! It was our first trip to the Jersey Shore since Hurricane Sandy. The amount of recovery that has taken place since October is really incredible. Despite the fact that it was still eighteen billion degrees out and the air conditioning was temporarily broken, it was a wonderful weekend! …
Blackberry, Peach and Pistachio Crisp {Gluten-free}
Posted on July 15, 2013
A summer fruit crisp topped with buttery crumb topping and crunchy pistachios. It just so happens it is gluten-free! I don’t know if I mentioned this on here, but my sister was living with us for a few months. Her NYC lease ended in April, she relocated to my Parents this past weekend and then…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 11
Posted on July 13, 2013
Not a lot to report this week, but I do want to tell you all about #KISDGives! While Keep It Sweet Desserts participates frequently in charity events, I wanted to do something a little different to give back to individuals who might have had a tough year. This month (July), we are accepting submissions from…
Vanilla Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread that is Low Fat and Whole Wheat
Posted on July 9, 2013
Healthy banana bread full of delicious vanilla roasted strawberries. It’s Tuesday but I feel like I am still recovering from the long weekend! I think it has something to do with 13+ hours of driving for a two-day trip, dancing all night long at my cousin’s wedding, and the hotel neighbors that found it necessary…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 10
Posted on July 6, 2013
Happy holiday weekend! I hope that most of you have been enjoying some downtime since the 4th. We are spending the long weekend with family for my cousin’s wedding. This week was actually pretty quiet. It was a good thing because I was exhausted after last weekend. Although, it might have something to do with…
Lollie’s Blueberry Pie
Posted on July 1, 2013
There are so many reasons that I’ve been dying to make this pie for years. One reason is that the original is truly the BEST blueberry pie I have ever had. Mom, Jess, I think you can agree that it really is THE BEST! But beyond that, there are memories. Summers at the Jersey Shore. …
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 9
Posted on June 29, 2013
Summer is officially here. According to the calendar, the weather, and the quieter week in business, I finally believe it. It’s about time! This week was full of all sorts of random fun. I ate a lot of chocolate, got to see my friend Leslie, and even had time to work on some recipes to…
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Blueberry Cream Cheese Icing
Posted on June 23, 2013
I blame this on the cupcake wrappers. I’m actually not kidding. It has been way too long since I shared a recipe on the blog and I thought that since 4th of July is right around the corner, it was about time I used the cute little American Flag cupcake wrappers that have been in…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 8
Posted on June 22, 2013
Well, another crazy week has come and gone! I was actually convinced that at the end of the week I’d have a ton of downtime but whenever that happens, I overbook myself with work to do. That is one of the problems with running a business, there is always more work to be done. Hopefully…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7
Posted on June 16, 2013
Well, after last week’s events, I don’t feel like I have anything very exciting to share, but it really was a good week here! It was our third wedding anniversary on Wednesday and since Matt was travelling, we celebrated yesterday afternoon. The day involved a hike, pizza, champagne and ice cream. It doesn’t get much…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 6
Posted on June 7, 2013
It’s funny, last weekend when I wrote this post, I really didn’t have too much to say. This week on the other hand, so much has happened. It was such a crazy whirlwind that I’m not even sure where to start. However, those of you who follow me on Twitter and Instagram are probably wondering…
What to Do in San Diego, Part 3
Posted on June 4, 2013
Previous San Diego Posts: What to Do in San Diego, Part 1 What to Do in San Diego, Part 2 Well, I pretty much dropped the ball on my San Diego recaps. I would have let it slide, but we ate so well while we were there and I didn’t want to keep all of…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 5
Posted on June 2, 2013
This week really flew by here. It was one of those weeks where I was at capacity before it started but I ended up taking on a few new things here and there. Somehow I managed to get it all done. On top of regular orders there were cookies for ice cream sandwiches, cookies shipped…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 4
Posted on May 26, 2013
And it is Memorial Day weekend… how did that even happen? Honestly, though, you could have fooled me with the rain and 40-something degree temperatures yesterday. But, I can’t complain too much, the forecast for the next 10 days is SO much better and it will feel like summer in no time! Speaking of summer,…
Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Whipped Chocolate Ganache
Posted on May 20, 2013
Rich pound cake layers with delicious fluffy frosting and a rich whipped chocolate ganache. I don’t know what it is, but when I travel for a weekend, I always have a million different bags. Maybe I just should take 1 big bag and call it a day? I just try so hard to be an…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 3
Posted on May 18, 2013
I always find it interesting how excited I am for the weekend despite having to work during some or all of it. I think it is years of that TGIF mentality ingrained in my head. Plus, it is a usually more relaxed “working” weekend and involves fun things like a dinner at Talde with friends! …
Big, Chewy, Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies: A How-To Video!
Posted on May 15, 2013
Remember when I promised you eHow videos? Well, I’m going to try to get past my embarrassment and share them, yikes! You already have the recipe, but I figured you might like the video for how to make these Big, Chewy, Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies. I’d love to hear what you think! http://youtu.be/mJ60OtDLB4w
Asparagus salad with Wheat Berries, Raisins and Pickled Onions
Posted on May 13, 2013
Yes, you are at the right place. This is still Keep It Sweet Desserts and I still prioritize baking over any savory production in the kitchen, but sometimes I need to get a little creative with mealtime. In case you are wondering, I’m still working off the cookie weight (as I like to call it)…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 2
Posted on May 11, 2013
I’m currently writing this post from my parents house. Matt and I came in for the Philly Food & Wine Fest and to celebrate Mother’s Day. This spring has been so much busier than expected so I haven’t been able to come here as much as I normally like. Even if I’ll be working a…
Peanut Butter Banana Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Icing
Posted on May 7, 2013
I’m so glad that you seemed to enjoy my new weekly blog series! It makes me so happy to have a way of staying connected just a little more regularly. Definitely let me know if there are any other topics you would like me to include! So these cake bars are another item I made…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 1
Posted on May 4, 2013
So while I don’t usually have multiple recipes to share each week, I do miss blogging more often like I did before I launched Keep It Sweet Desserts. I thought it might be fun to add a weekly post where I give a little snapshot of what is going on over here and share some…
Big, Chewy, Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies
Posted on April 20, 2013
These peanut butter cookies are thick and chewy (like most cookies should be), sweet and salty, and absolutely delicious. Last week was…. well, it sure was a week. Emotionally my head was somewhere else. As soon as I heard about the marathon bombing my heart just ached for everyone there. Then there was the explosion in West, Texas. It was…
Lemon Cookies with White Chocolate Chips & Strawberry Buttercream
Posted on April 13, 2013
This recipe came about while I was testing out ideas for an upcoming Cookie of the Month, and wondering how I could brighten up the resulting flat and not so exciting lemon cookies. Don't let me fool you, the lemon cookies actually taste quite good on their own- they are chewy and delightfully lemon flavored (not…
What to Do in San Diego, Part 2
Posted on April 9, 2013
While my favorite part of travelling is exploring a new city through its food, I love getting some physical activity in the form of a long hike with gorgeous views almost just as much. Well, after eating pancakes like this, it is kind of necessary. I’m actually fairly new to hiking, but I really do…
What’s Happening Lately at Keep It Sweet Desserts
Posted on April 1, 2013
It is a good thing we took our vacation at the end of February, because I don’t think I’ve stopped running around since we are back. March was a busy month and April is showing signs of the same. While it is completely exhausting, and I would love a day off for a haircut and…
Happy 1st Birthday to Keep It Sweet Desserts!
Posted on March 24, 2013
March is a huge birthday month in my family, so it is only appropriate that Keep It Sweet Desserts squeezed in there as well. I still remember thinking to myself, just a few hours before the website went live, “I have no idea what is about to happen”. That could not have been more true!…
A Taste of Australia at The Sunburnt Calf in New York City
Posted on March 20, 2013
I was recently invited to a BlogHer lunch hosted by Tourism Australia at The Sunburnt Calf in New York City. Blogger events are always fun because I get to meet and see some of my “blog friends.” This was also a good opportunity to experience Australian cuisine and learn about Australia’s food and wine culture.…
What to do and where to stay in San Diego, Part 1
Posted on March 19, 2013
Spring officially starts in a few days, but you wouldn’t believe it with the snow on the ground and freezing temperatures outside. This blast of winter in mid-March is making me wish I was back in San Diego! We had such an amazing trip that I wanted to share some of our favorite places that…
Wordless Wednesday: San Diego
Posted on March 11, 2013
My week in San Diego was nothing but wonderful. Here are some of my favorite snapshots.... more details on favorites to come!
(Real) Pistachio Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream
Posted on March 10, 2013
Flavorful pistachio cupcakes made from scratch and topped with the best brown sugar buttercream. My dad isn’t a dessert person. I know, cover your mouth in horror! Him and my sister both… my mom and I, we are just made differently. Actually, I relate to my dad in a lot of other ways. His math…
Mini Cookies ‘n Cream Cupcakes
Posted on February 19, 2013
Well, I’m pretty much at that point before vacation where I’m in a little bit of denial about how much I need to do beforehand. Lots and lots and lots of cookies need to be made and my head is already in a world where the sun is shining and I have a tequila infused…
Valentine’s Day for Chocolate Lovers
Posted on February 9, 2013
Well, Valentine’s Day is just a few days from now and what says I love you better than chocolate? I have plenty of recipe inspiration for you, but if your sweetheart is too far to bake for, there is still time to order a chocolate sweet from Keep It Sweet Desserts! Chocolate Sweets for Valentine’s…
Fluffernutter Chocolate Cake
Posted on February 4, 2013
You favorite chocolate cake covered with peanut butter and marshmallow swirled icings. Sometimes cakes don’t work out like you want them to. But sometimes, they turn out better. This cake actually started out as a recipe for “salted caramel fudge cake” but frankly all I got was chocolate cake. Certainly not enough to stand on…
Special Keep It Sweet Desserts Valentine’s Day Gift Giveaway!
Posted on January 31, 2013
*GIVEAWAY CLOSED* With the holiday that celebrates love just around the corner, I thought it was time to share some love with you! What better way to do that than with a gift basket full of some of my favorite sweets?! And not only that, I’ll be adding a Keep It Sweet Desserts gift certificate…
How to Make Macarons and Some Super Bowl Ideas
Posted on January 28, 2013
This past Saturday, Matt and I actually had a few hours with nothing on the agenda and I actually had energy, shocking! So I finally experimented with something I’ve been wanting to try forever, macarons! I’ve loved macarons since I first tried them at the famous La Duree in Paris almost six years ago. (Oh…
Current Cravings
Posted on January 21, 2013
I was so excited for things to calm down so that I could spend a couple of weeks developing fun recipes to share with you and use for the Cookie of the Month Club. Plans aside, life gets in the way and I was completely wiped out by the flu for the first week or…
Sweet & Salty Party Cookies for a Virtual Bridal Shower
Posted on January 14, 2013
Sweet & Salty Party Cookies. aka Salted Milk Chocolate Almond Caramel Corn Cookies. Nothing less for my lovely friend, Christina! For those of you who don’t know her, Christina is the incredibly sweet blogger behind Dessert for Two. She is getting married soon and since she is such an amazing example of what a blogger…
Winter Fruit Crisp {Gluten-free}
Posted on January 7, 2013
I made this fruit crisp so long ago, I had to hunt through piles and piles of notes and butter-stained papers to find it. Well, I guess Thanksgiving wasn’t that long ago, but right now it feels like a lifetime. Fruit crisps are one of my favorite desserts. I mean, anything that is served warm…
