The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2014
Posted on December 24, 2014
Every December, I like to see what blog posts you enjoyed the most and compare them to my favorites. There are usually a few surprises but definitely some that I agree with. Scroll down to see the most popular recipe posts of 2014 and take a look at which I loved the most. The ten…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 12/20/14
Posted on December 20, 2014
Are we really just a few days away from Christmas??? Yeah, I know, everyone is saying that. But seriously. I’m looking forward to a short week where I get some more time with Matt. We actually have Christmas Day to spend just the three of us which really hasn’t happened much lately. I think a…
Fluffernutter Mini Pies {Guest Post}
Posted on December 18, 2014
Today’s guest post is from Madison, a blogger that I’ve been virtual friends with for years now. We even got to meet over dinner a few years ago! She has her own little one due at the end of this winter (a wonderful miracle that you should read about). Visit her blog and take a…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 2
Posted on December 17, 2014
New Mom Real Talk: 2 Months Postpartum While I still have so much to say on the topic of breastfeeding, I thought we should take a break and talk about some of the other aspects of momhood. As L turned 2 months old yesterday, I was thinking a lot about where I am in getting…
Smoked Sea Salt Chocolate Fudge Caramel Cookies
Posted on December 15, 2014
Rich and fudgy chocolate cookies filled with caramel and dark chocolate chips and seasoned with smoked sea salt. Are you still adding to your cookie baking list for the holidays? I hope so, because these babies are very deserving of a spot. The cookie itself is ultra rich and like a fudgy brownie in the…
What to Bake for a Holiday Brunch
Posted on December 11, 2014
Looking for a sweet treat to make your holiday brunch extra festive? These baked goods are the perfect make-ahead menu additions to a delicious morning meal. Every year I get together with three of my best friends for a Christmas Eve brunch. Granted, last year’s brunch took place in March, but that’s besides the point.…
Double Dip Mints (aka Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Patties)
Posted on December 8, 2014
This recipe for Double Dip Mints was inspired by one of my favorite candy stores. Homemade milk chocolate dipped peppermint patties are even better than the original candy you are used to! In all of my summers of going down the shore, there are definitely mixed memories of people and events that seem to be…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 12/7/14
Posted on December 7, 2014
Thank you so much for the great response to the first New Mom Real Talk post this week. Again, if you have any topics you are interested in reading about, please let me know. And if you haven’t checked back, there are some great comments on the post as well. Has anyone started going to…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 1
Posted on December 4, 2014
If I had any doubts about sharing this post on my challenges with breastfeeding, the comments, emails and messages I received after assured me otherwise. And actually, after taking in the response and chatting with a few other new moms, I’ve decided to add a “New Mom Real Talk” blog series. I have a few…
Thick and Fudgy Peppermint Mocha Brownies
Posted on December 1, 2014
Super rich and fudgy brownies infused with the infamous peppermint mocha holiday flavor. Sometimes you just need a great brownie. These peppermint mocha brownies are the perfect holiday brownie for this season’s festivities. Thick, fudgy, rich and decadent… the peppermint mocha combination is a holiday favorite around here and it is hard to beat in…
