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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes

Posted on July 31, 2014

Perfect fluffy vanilla cupcakes stuffed with a homemade blackberry jam filling and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting.  These peanut butter and jelly cupcakes would be perfect for a summer potluck! Lately it feels like the productive hours in my day are decreasing on a regular basis.  I'm not knocked out tired like I was…

No Bake Blueberry Pie

Posted on July 28, 2014

No need to turn on the oven for this pie!  The no-bake pie includes a thick graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese layer and homemade blueberry pie filling. I don’t really think of myself as a pie person.  My sister?  She loves pie.  My dad, too.  I like pies a lot, but don’t get all…

Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7/26/14

Posted on July 26, 2014

Happy, happy weekend!  Despite the fact that the baby now likes to push on my bladder in a way that brings on an indescribable amount of discomfort (especially when I try to go for a walk), I am in a very good mood.  Besides, considering how lucky I’ve been throughout my pregnancy, a little bladder…

No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream with Salty Candied Peanuts

Posted on July 24, 2014

Creamy chocolate ice cream filled with crunchy sweet and salty candied peanuts.  No ice cream maker needed! I was hesitant to make an ice cream that Matt wouldn’t like (ahem, peanut hater), but ultimately I couldn’t resist.  Besides, he’d choose a vanilla base any day while I am a sucker for chocolate.  Especially when that…

(Fresh) Blueberry White Chocolate Brown Butter Cookies

Posted on July 21, 2014

Chewy brown butter cookies with the perfect crispy edge are filled with fresh blueberries and white chocolate chips. When Matt told me we were going to a barbecue with his co-workers, I knew I had to bring my baking A-game.  They've actually all been eating my desserts for years, but I didn't want to let…

Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7/19/14

Posted on July 19, 2014

Whew, I’m so glad we don’t have a ton of plans here this weekend because I’m still recovering from last weekend and Tuesday night’s concert.  I’ll blame the pregnancy but I sure do feel old with the super exhaustion.  At least I’m still not as tired as I was throughout my first trimester! Speaking of…

Second Trimester Recap

Posted on July 17, 2014

Second trimester symptoms and recap, plus some of my favorite mom blogs. It’s so hard to remember what it was like back when I had a “normal” body… and to think, I was feeling “fat”… According to my pregnancy app, I hit the third trimester last week.  Some sites say it doesn’t start until week…

Pumpkin Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream (No Churn)

Posted on July 14, 2014

Super creamy pumpkin ice cream with a cinnamon brown sugar swirl.  No ice cream maker needed for this recipe! It was so much fun reconnecting with my best friends from childhood this weekend.  I was only with them for one night but we had such a good time.  We had dinner at Amada and then…

Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7/12/14

Posted on July 12, 2014

It’s been a busy week in the kitchen for me but I’m really excited about some of the recipes I’ve been working on.  Now I just need someone to come over and eat my gigantic dessert stash.  Anyone up for the task?  This week I’ll be sharing one of my new favorite ice cream recipes…

Great Places to Eat in Cape Cod

Posted on July 10, 2014

The best lobster rolls and ice cream in Cape Cod! If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw much of the food we consumed while in Cape Cod a couple of weeks ago.  We basically made it our mission to seek out amazing lobster rolls and ice cream on a daily basis.  What is…

Margarita Birthday Cake

Posted on July 7, 2014

This citrusy layer cake is flavored with lime zest and the frosting is made with tequila, cheers! A few weeks ago, my friend’s husband threw her a fabulous 30th birthday party.  There were chefs cooking Mexican food, plenty of drinks to go around, do-it-yourself ice cream sandwiches and finally this margarita cake.  For my friend…

Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7/5/14

Posted on July 5, 2014

It was a fast and busy week here.  Other than catching up on my work, my brother-in-law was in the hospital.  Luckily he is finally out and doing much better, but I felt bad that Matt and I couldn’t visit while he was there (too much risk of me getting sick).  Anyway, things have been…

Chocolate Chunk Banana Ice Cream with Chocolate Fudge Ripple

Posted on July 3, 2014

This healthy version of ice cream is naturally vegan and gluten-free. I’ve got another ice cream recipe for you that doesn’t require an ice cream maker!  Although, this one is a little different.  When I was in the midst of a baking rampage a few weeks ago, Matt asked if I could try to make…