Mini Funfetti Cupcakes
Posted on October 30, 2015
Everyone’s favorite funfetti cupcake in mini form! Homemade funfetti cupcakes from scratch. I’ve been wanting to bake something from the Sweetapolita cookbook since I got it months ago, but really needed a special occasion to do any of her gorgeous creations justice. L’s birthday seemed the right time! And just a note, I bought Rosie’s…
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Buttercream
Posted on October 28, 2015
Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a light and super creamy peanut butter frosting. L’s birthday party might not have been the picture perfect event I had planned (have I learned nothing after a year of being a mom?), but the desserts, they were pretty on point if I do say so myself. We had the…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 10/24/15
Posted on October 24, 2015
This past week was insane. Last weekend started out amazing celebrating L’s birthday, but his actual party ended up being a bit disastrous. L woke up super early on Sunday morning with the beginning of a cold. Add to that a minimal morning nap and the start of what I believe to be molar teething…
Pumpkin Spice Cookie Butter Cookie Sandwiches
Posted on October 19, 2015
Chewy pumpkin spiced COOKIE BUTTER cookies sandwiched with buttercream, what could be better? I try to have some self-restraint when I bake. Sometimes it works, other times, not so much. I tell myself “I’ll just taste a bite” and then find myself three cookies deep in a hole. At that point, I know it’s time…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 10/17/15
Posted on October 17, 2015
We are busy celebrating L’s birthday and getting ready for his party so I’m going to keep this brief with all the weekly updates below! Hope you are having a great weekend:-) Now for this week’s updates…. New posts on the blog: Pumpkin Cookie Ice Cream Peanut Butter Snack Cake New Mom Real Talk: A…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 12
Posted on October 16, 2015
New Mom Real Talk: A look back on a year of momhood Where do I even begin? I wanted to post a reflection on my first year of being a mom, but I didn’t realize it would be so difficult to put my thoughts and emotions into words. It’s been a pretty nostalgic two weeks. The…
Peanut Butter Snack Cake
Posted on October 14, 2015
Moist peanut butter cake studded with chocolate chips for an indulgent snack or simple dessert. I’m so excited to share another blogger cookbook with you today! Jennifer of Bake or Break just released her first cookbook, Quick-Shop-&-Prep 5 Ingredient Baking: Cookies, Cakes, Bars & More that are Easier than Ever to Make. I’ve known Jennifer…
Pumpkin Cookie Ice Cream
Posted on October 12, 2015
Creamy pumpkin ice cream with huge chunks of pumpkin sandwich cookies. You don’t need an ice cream maker for this fun fall treat! The other week I picked up a bunch of fun fall treats from Trader Joe’s and Target. When I got home, I set them on my counter and said, “inspire me”. And while…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 10/10/15
Posted on October 10, 2015
And we are now another week closer to L’s first birthday! How in the world did that happen? Over the last couple of weeks I’ve gotten extra nostalgic about his early days at home. Those days of constant snuggles were so wonderful. Now I have to treasure the fleeting snuggles as my child wants to…
Apple and Pear Crisp
Posted on October 7, 2015
Warm apple and pear crisp is comforting and delicious, especially with ice cream! ***This post was originally published five years ago! It's one of my favorite recipes and was worth sharing again with new photos and an easily printable recipe. And yes, once again, we ate the whole thing in one weekend.*** I call this a…
Oreo Pound Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
Posted on October 5, 2015
Rich and ultra delicious oreo pound cake layered with luscious chocolate cream cheese icing. When you are a dessert blogger AND have run your own bakery, the expectations for birthday desserts are exponential. Not only that, but I always want to top the previous year’s birthday dessert with something new and better. Combine that with…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 10/3/15
Posted on October 3, 2015
It actually was a really good week here. Some days were a bit long but I broke things up with a special dinner date! Erin from Well Plated was in town and we met up for a fantastic meal at ABC Kitchen on Wednesday. Our date lasted over three hours and was just so fun.…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 11
Posted on October 2, 2015
New Mom Real Talk: 5 Tips on How to Bake with a Baby Apparently it’s been four months since my last New Mom post. There has been been an amazing amount of change from 7 1/2 months to 11 1/2 months. At that point, L had only been mobile for a few weeks and now…
Oatmeal Cookie Wedges with Cinnamon & Chocolate Chips
Posted on September 30, 2015
Chewy oatmeal cookie bars filled with cinnamon and chocolate chips then drizzled with extra chocolate make a delicious and pretty party treat. It’s so exciting when one of my friends publishes a cookbook! And in the world of blog friends, it seems to be happening more and more often. Lucky for me, my friend Miriam…
Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Posted on September 28, 2015
A kid-friendly breakfast or snack, these healthy apple muffins are made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened! When I think back to the first month after L was born, it comes back as a haze. Of course I remember the unbelievable sense of contentment I got when I’d snuggle on the couch with L…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 9/26/15
Posted on September 26, 2015
Having a holiday on Wednesday made this the weirdest week but a good one! Last weekend we actually got to see a lot of friends we hadn’t seen in a while which was such a treat. Between an afternoon at the park, brunch in the city and dinner at our friends’ brand new house, L…
One Bowl Pumpkin Blondies
Posted on September 24, 2015
Amazing pumpkin blondies that are easy to make. With chewy centers and crispy crackly tops, you will love this one-bowl dessert. My sister's engagement party is just a couple of weeks away and I'm so excited! It feels like a big kick off to about a year of celebrations. Of course for her shower and…
Chocolate Pound Cake with Peanut Butter Whipped Cream
Posted on September 21, 2015
Rich dark chocolate pound cake topped with creamy, light and delicious peanut butter whipped cream. I have to be honest, when I first made this recipe, I was nervous that it wouldn’t meet my high expectations for dessert, but I was proved wrong. That says a lot because finding a chocolate cake that can stand…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 9/19/15
Posted on September 19, 2015
Thanks to the holidays, this past week just flew by! We had a great time celebrating Matt’s birthday last weekend (dinner, by the way, was good but not amazing) and now Matt and I are just regretting that his birthday cake (recipe to come) is all gone. Let’s just say that there was a lot…
Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on September 18, 2015
These are the perfect pumpkin cookie. Crispy edges, chewy middle and lots of chocolate chips! We are getting closer to L’s birthday, just under a month to go. In fact, I can see so many ways he is now transitioning from baby to toddler (insert many, many tears). There’s the way he arches his back…
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Sandwiches
Posted on September 16, 2015
A no-bake treat that every kid and adult will love, these chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz sandwiches are almost too good to be true! These hardly need any explanation or recipe. Except, they kind of do. This past spring in Florida, when I took a brief break from eating Kilwins’ ice cream, I picked up…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 9/12/15
Posted on September 12, 2015
First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my amazing husband! We will be celebrating today for sure. We kicked things off last night with a family dinner at the diner and then cookie baking courtesy of DŌ (classic chocolate chip FTW). Today, Matt wants to take L to the driving range and I’m sure we will…
Keeping it Sweet with DO Cookie Dough
Posted on September 11, 2015
An interview with Kristen Tomlan of Cookie DO NYC! A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet Kristen, the smart, creative and very sweet owner of DŌ. I was so impressed with her, the company, and the sample she brought me (cake batter!), that I asked if she would send me some additional…
Vegan Apple Cake
Posted on September 9, 2015
A healthier spin on the classic apple dessert, this cake does not disappoint. No mixer needed for this apple cake! I’m pretty lucky that any photos of this cake exist. I baked it one morning while L was napping and then was setting up my shoot that afternoon while he decided that an afternoon nap…
30 Fun After-School Snacks For Kids
Posted on September 7, 2015
30 fun after-school snacks for kids including low fat, whole grain and gluten-free options! When I was growing up, my mom always had the best snacks waiting for us at home. Seriously, kids would come over for play dates and be astounded at our pantry selection (not to mention the endless bowls of candy out).…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 9/5/15
Posted on September 5, 2015
I hope you are having a really wonderful Labor Day weekend! Over here we are heading into a very busy but good couple of months. We actually kicked things off this weekend with wedding dress shopping for my sister! It was so much fun and she unexpectedly, but excitingly, found her dress. Ah she is…
My Favorite Pumpkin Bread
Posted on September 2, 2015
Moist and flavorful pumpkin bread. This classic recipe is perfect for pumpkin bread or pumpkin muffins. *Sometimes things need a refresh. My favorite pumpkin bread was originally posted in 2010 with some painful-to-the-eyes photos. And while my photography skills have thankfully improved, the recipe, that I've loved ever since I was a kid, has not changed.…
Mini M&M Cookies
Posted on August 31, 2015
Mini cookies loaded with M&Ms. These are the perfect party cookie! Now that I’m thinking about a special someone’s first birthday, I’m fully focused on what his first sweet treat should be and what kinds of sweets we will have at his party. I change my mind constantly going back and forth on different ideas,…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 8/29/15
Posted on August 29, 2015
Happy weekend! This week actually few by and so much happened. Good things started when my brand new niece, Ariel, was born last Saturday morning. We got to meet her just a few hours later and it was so different and wonderful to hold a brand new baby. It’s been a while! If you follow…
Easy Honey Cake for Rosh Hashanah
Posted on August 26, 2015
An easy and traditional Rosh Hashanah dessert to celebrate a sweet new year. The Jewish holidays are so early this year so it’s a bit of a rush to get organized. Granted, I don’t have that much to do for the holidays, just some baking, but it’s hard to think about those warm fall flavors…
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on August 24, 2015
A small batch of chocolate chip cookies that’s perfect a cookie craving! Let’s be honest, one cookie is never, ever enough. And a whole big batch, while appealing, is too many to eat in one sitting. Plus, sometimes you just want a homemade cookie and you want it fast. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 8/22/15
Posted on August 22, 2015
Life Updates: Birthdays are similar to celebrating the New Year in that they give you a time to reflect on where you are in life and what you want to do to make the next year better and more fulfilling. I actually hadn’t been thinking too much about my birthday (hello, mom life), but coincidentally…
Gingersnap Peach Crumble Ice Cream
Posted on August 17, 2015
Other title considerations: Brown Butter Gingersnap Crumble Ice Cream; Peach Cobbler Ice Cream with Gingersnap Crumbs; Gingersnap Crunch Ice Cream with Peach Filling; Peach Cobbler Ice Cream; Bourbon Peach Crumble Ice Cream with Gingersnap Crumbs. Decisions, decisions. It’s my birthday week which means that nothing but ice cream will do! I wanted to make one…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 8/15/15
Posted on August 15, 2015
Somehow I let the occasion pass by, but last Sunday was the five year anniversary of the Keep It Sweet blog. The very first published post got lost in the moves from one site, to another, and then to another, but I do remember that it was a recipe for an ice cream dessert. I…
Cranberry and White Chocolate Pistachio Dusted Cookies
Posted on August 10, 2015
Chewy cookies loaded with dried cranberries and white chocolate chips then coated with layers of MORE white chocolate AND pistachios. Last week I needed a dessert to use as a thank you gift and wanted something pretty and portable. Cookies are always great for that sort of thing but this time I felt like jazzing…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 8/8/15
Posted on August 8, 2015
Another summer weekend is here at last! August sure snuck up on us because I’m already bypassing my August and Matt’s September (sorry!) birthdays and charging right ahead to L’s October birthday. I know, SO crazy that it’s happening soon(ish)! We are trying to plan something small and low-key but still, I want it to…
No Churn Blueberry Crisp Ice Cream
Posted on August 3, 2015
Another amazing no churn ice cream recipe full of homemade blueberry sauce and buttery crisp topping. No ice cream maker, no problem! Sometimes weeks are just insane. Last week was crazy for numerous reasons, add to that, my husband didn’t have an operating cell phone for five days, but I managed to make this ice…
Drumstick Ice Cream Cake
Posted on July 27, 2015
An ice cream cake with all the important components of the classic Drumstick treat! You didn’t think I’d let National Ice Cream Month pass without a new ice cream related recipe on the blog, did you? Please, I wouldn’t dare! Actually, I almost forgot, but last week I finally got around to making this pretty…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7/26/15
Posted on July 26, 2015
Not too much to report here this week. Lately I find myself in a constant wave of ups and downs. The highest moments of joy are with L… he is such an incredibly happy baby and watching him grow and learn continues to be the most amazing experience. But there are moments for sure where…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7/18/15
Posted on July 18, 2015
First things first. My little sister is getting married! Well, not right now, but last weekend she got engaged and I’m just so darn excited for her. Jessica and her fiancé are a pretty great couple and it seemed only a matter of time until this happened. I love them both and m so happy…
Brown Butter Blueberry Chocolate Chunk Blondies
Posted on July 13, 2015
Chewy brown butter blondies bursting with fresh blueberries and dark chocolate chunks. I guess I’m on a blondie bender. Is that a thing? After this recipe, I made a monster batch of my famous KISD blondies for a friend, last week I ran into the kitchen to make this new recipe and then I actually…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7/11/15
Posted on July 11, 2015
Happy weekend! Ahhhhhhhhh deep breathe. This week was a rough one… good, but rough. L seems to be teething (I think/hope) and decided he didn’t want to nap in the crib at all. I don’t mind a few car and stroller naps, but when there are zero naps that involve me getting a break I…
Gluten free Banana Cake with White Chocolate Whipped Cream
Posted on July 6, 2015
Moist, flavorful gluten-free banana cake topped with a sweet light white chocolate whipped cream. I’ve mentioned it before, but when I bake gluten-free treats, I tend to steer towards those that are lower maintenance on the ingredient spectrum. I don’t like to keep stock of a ton of different flours because I can’t use them…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 7/4/15
Posted on July 4, 2015
I hope everyone is enjoying a long summer weekend with good food, good weather and fun! Somehow last weekend’s post never went up but I don’t feel like all that much happened in the last couple of weeks. I’m just trying to take advantage of any good weather that comes our way and find fun…
Mango Summer Cake
Posted on July 1, 2015
A light chiffon cake topped with mango glaze and a layer of whipped cream. The perfect light and refreshing summer cake. So last week I overloaded you with chocolate because that’s what I was craving. Today, though, I have a dessert to satisfy someone else’s cravings. Sweet Zainab is having a baby boy and loves…
Fudgy Mocha Chip Brownies with Espresso Sea Salt
Posted on June 22, 2015
The fudgiest brownies with a hint of mocha and touch of salt to kick any chocolate craving in the butt. Kind of like my beloved blondies, it’s been too long since I’ve made brownies. I know it’s summer and time for light fruit desserts or frozen ice cream treats, but all I wanted last week…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 6/20/15
Posted on June 20, 2015
Happy weekend! Hopefully most of you are able to be with your families this weekend. This is Matt’s first Father’s Day so L and are hoping that we can make it extra special. We will be with his family this weekend to celebrate one grandpa and then next weekend we will be with my family…
Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread
Posted on June 16, 2015
My go-to banana bread recipe loaded with blueberries is perfect for easy summer baking. There are a few basic recipes everyone should have in their back pocket. A chocolate chip cookie, a basic dependable chocolate cake, and fudgy brownies. You should also have a go-to banana bread recipe. Need something to bring to brunch? Banana…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 6/13/15
Posted on June 13, 2015
This weekend is extra special because yesterday Matt and I celebrated our 5-year anniversary! We took L out to an early dinner of Cuban food (so early that we were there for the wait staff’s pre-service meeting ha). I’m so excited, though, because tonight we are going on a date (first real date night in…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 10
Posted on June 11, 2015
New Mom Real Talk: Day in the life with a 7 1/2 month old 5:30am I wake up bright and early. Sometimes I can go back to sleep for a few minutes but this morning I catch up on my phone in bed for a bit. 6:00am Now I’m hungry so it’s time to go…
Cinnamon Chip Oatmeal Blondies
Posted on June 8, 2015
Chewy gooey blondies loaded with sweet cinnamon chips. Until this, I hadn't made Blondies since L was born. Which is a shame. Because 1) blondies are really my thing and 2) they are pretty much the easiest way to bake for a crowd. After churning out hundreds and thousands of them for a couple of…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 6/6/15 +Giveaway
Posted on June 6, 2015
It’s the weekend! Was this the longest week ever or is it just me? I think because last Sunday was such a rough day (that was the nail cutting event) I didn’t feel refreshed from the weekend. Never mind that, though, because we made it to Saturday. We have a low-ish key weekend with a…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 9
Posted on June 4, 2015
Real life. Some weeks are harder than others. I try really hard not to complain about L because generally, he is a pretty easy baby. I’m knocking on wood as I type this, but it’s true. We’ve been so lucky with him. But you know what? Some weeks, no matter how “perfect” your child is,…
Sublime Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie
Posted on June 1, 2015
This no-bake ice cream pie is the ultimate summer dessert! Oreo crust, peanut butter ripple ice cream, tons of peanut butter cups and whipped cream! This dessert wavers back and forth between hot mess and best thing ever. I’m going with best thing ever. This ice cream I shared with you? It was already pretty…
Peanut Butter Ripple Chocolate Ice Cream
Posted on May 26, 2015
You don’t need an ice cream maker to make this ice cream! Rich chocolate ice cream with a ribbon of salty peanut butter. If you love chocolate and peanut butter as much as I do, you’ve no doubt had a variation of this ice cream flavor before. I know, not as creative as this recipe…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 5/23/15
Posted on May 23, 2015
Florida already feels like it was forever ago, but despite some mild post-vacation blues, this week turned out to be a good one. I kept busy with L… or I should say, he kept me busy! We went to Florida with a 6+ month old baby and returned with a completely different 7 month old.…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 8
Posted on May 22, 2015
Family Vacation and Tips on Travelling with a Baby We had the BEST time in Florida last week. It was our second time flying with L (last time at 5 months, this time at 7 months) and luckily he did well again. This trip was so wonderful for a lot of reasons. We started off…
5 Desserts You Should Probably Make for Memorial Day Weekend
Posted on May 18, 2015
Five desserts full of berries and bright colors for your unofficial summer kick-off! We got back from the best vacation yesterday and I can’t wait to share some pictures of all the fun we had. Going away has always been a treat, but it was so much more fun with L! Even though it is…
Thin Mint Ice Cream
Posted on May 12, 2015
Creamy no-churn ice cream full of huge Thin Mint cookie chunks. Recently I found myself in a disappointing situation. The ice cream selection in my freezer was boring the heck out of me. To remedy the situation I decided to take matters into my own hands and make some no churn ice cream. You all…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 5/9/15
Posted on May 9, 2015
Sorry for the slower pace of recipes lately… that’s just how life is these days. However, I have a few ice cream recipes coming down the line and some baked goods I want to test out. Matt also was astounded at our lack of cookie inventory (except for a few lactation cookies), so as soon…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 5/3/15
Posted on May 3, 2015
And just like that, it’s Spring. Actually, we are even about to get some summer-like temperatures. It’s basically practice for our trip to Florida next week (!!!!!!!). We’ve been planning this trip with family for what seems like eternity and I just can NOT wait. I’m not sure I really need to pack anything besides…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 7
Posted on April 30, 2015
New Mom Real Talk: 6-month postpartum body image, dieting, working out etc. My last post on the topic of post-baby body image, etc. was written almost three months ago, so I thought it was time to revisit the topic. Confession time. A few days ago, for the first time since my first trimester of pregnancy,…
Brown Butter Banana Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Icing
Posted on April 27, 2015
Three layers of brown butter banana cake slathered with amazing brown butter cream cheese icing. If there ever was a cake worthy of remaking for better photos it would be this one. I don’t typically like to make a huge cake (ahem, three layers) without an occasion, but this one was too good to hold…
Lemon Berry Pavlova Parfaits
Posted on April 20, 2015
The prettiest parfaits layered with lemon whipped cream, fluffy meringue and fresh berries. I’d love to say that I had this big “creative” idea to turn a pavlova into a parfait but that would be a lie. In fact, I had all intentions of sharing a perfectly pretty pavlova with you until mine crumbled a…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 4/18/15
Posted on April 18, 2015
Man, just when things were really looking up our household got wiped out with a stupid cold this week. At first I thought my throat was just going crazy with allergies but when Matt, L and I all woke up completely under the weather on Tuesday I was proved wrong. Nothing like a cold to…
Mini Lemon Layer Cake for Two
Posted on April 14, 2015
Light and fluffy lemon layer cake slathered with delicious cream cheese frosting. This cake is sized perfectly for two people! Today we are celebrating a virtual baby shower for one of my very favorite bloggers. Christina and I became friends a few years ago by commenting on each other’s blogs (you must read Dessert for…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 4/11/15
Posted on April 11, 2015
First of all, thank you so much for all of the well-wishes that I’ve gotten regarding my mom. They are very much appreciated! So I don’t know if it’s the warmer sunnier weather (no doubt), my mom’s seemingly good recovery (most definitely) or the free latte I got at Starbucks yesterday (didn’t hurt), but things…
Mega M&M Cookies
Posted on April 7, 2015
Big chocolatey cookies full of Mega M&Ms. I’m very aware that I eat my feelings. Tired, sad and stressed always lead me to chocolate, carbs, ice cream, cookies or all of the above. I try not to go overboard and realize that this isn’t the healthiest way to deal with emotions. But frankly, I don’t…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 4/4/15
Posted on April 4, 2015
Sorry for being MIA for the last couple of weeks. Remember when my mom had surgery six weeks ago? Long story short, she had to have another surgery early last week and I’ve been running back and forth between my apartment, my parents’ house and the hospital since. Luckily, my mom is finally home from…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 3/21/15
Posted on March 21, 2015
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments and messages regarding last week’s post. Sometimes you just have to get something off your chest… I apologize for not being able to share details. Other than all of that, this week felt a bit chaotic… or maybe I felt anxious about upcoming chaos. The next few…
Upside-down Caramel Banana Coffee Cake
Posted on March 16, 2015
Dense and moist coffee-flavored cake topped with gooey caramelized bananas! Every year it’s the same challenge for my dad’s birthday: What special dessert can I make that isn’t too sweet and doesn’t include frosting (well, I did sneak in frosting one year)? Since last year’s dessert was such a hit, I decided to find another…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 3/14/15
Posted on March 14, 2015
There are some weeks that really feel like an eternity. Not in that, “oh man when will it be Friday?” way, but in that, “how was Monday only four days ago?” way. Sometimes big things happen (good and bad) that make one day feel like a big storm. This week, that’s what we got. Monday…
Monster Cookie Dough Ice Cream (No Churn!)
Posted on March 9, 2015
Vanilla ice cream loaded with monster cookie dough (peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough with M&Ms and chocolate chips!). You will enjoy cookie dough in every bite! I think the deep freeze is over (said crossing fingers and knocking on wood). And in case it’s not obvious, I (and everyone else in the northeast) am more…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 3/7/15
Posted on March 7, 2015
The last ten days have been a complete and crazy whirlwind. Last Wednesday we rushed to Philly when I found out my mom was having an emergency surgery (thank g-d she paid attention to pain she was having and is now recovering well). Then we came back Thursday night to pack and get ready for…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies
Posted on March 2, 2015
Chewy chocolate chip peanut butter oatmeal cookies that just so happen to be perfect for breastfeeding moms! Loaded with oats, brewer’s yeast, flax and whole wheat flour, these are a delicious way to get your milk supply up! If you had asked me a year ago if I’d ever make lactation cookies, I’d probably look…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 6
Posted on February 26, 2015
New Mom Real Talk: A Day In The Life with a Four Month Old I’ve always enjoyed reading day-in-the-life posts so I figured I’d put one together for you. It ended up being pretty long and probably will bore you, but if you are interested, read on (or just skip the text for cute pictures…
Comfort Food Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Posted on February 23, 2015
Perfect chocolate chunk cookies. Chewy in the center and crispy around the edges, these cookies are pure comfort. A good friend of mine recently brought her second baby home from the hospital. Even though I’m still getting a handle on some aspects of life with a baby, I realized it was time I started returning…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 2/21/15
Posted on February 21, 2015
From the long holiday weekend, to starting L on oatmeal a few days ago, and then to celebrating my sister’s birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!!!), it’s actually been a pretty great week. On top of that, we are heading down to Florida to visit my best friends on Friday and I can NOT wait! They haven’t…
Thin Mint Cookie Cake
Posted on February 16, 2015
Thick and fudgy cookie cake loaded with Thin Mints and topped with Thin Mint Buttercream! I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, one of the reasons I’ve loved blogging so much (and probably why I’ve stuck with it for almost five years) is that I’ve made some great friends. Not only have I…
Peanut Butter Caramel Candy Cups
Posted on February 12, 2015
Rich homemade candy cups filled with peanut butter caramel sauce and topped with the perfect amount of flaky sea salt. I told you I had something up my sleeve for the caramel sauce. I don’t even think I need to talk too much about these little candy cups, the pictures say it all. Last minute…
Peanut Butter Caramel Sauce
Posted on February 9, 2015
Everybody loves caramel sauce but peanut butter caramel sauce takes your traditional ice cream topping to another level! I haven’t been doing a ton of baking since L was born. I’ve been having a little trouble motivating myself and finding my creativity. In fact, when I made these cookies, I ended up taking more pictures…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 2/7/15
Posted on February 7, 2015
I don’t feel like all that much happened this week… these winter weeks are kind of all blurring together. I was doing really well but now I’m starting to get a bit stir crazy. I’m in hermit mode more than ever with little L in the picture. I did do some baking, though, and have…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 5
Posted on February 5, 2015
New Mom Real Talk: Mom and Baby Must-Haves (through 16-weeks post-partum) Before L was born, I consulted so many online lists and asked friends what we would need for a newborn. Many of them were helpful but it took just getting through daily life with L to really know what we needed. These aren’t comprehensive…
The Best Birthday Desserts
Posted on February 2, 2015
Looking for the perfect birthday dessert? Here are 30 of my favorite homemade celebratory treats! February is the start of birthday season in my world. My sister, sister-in-law, and mother-in-law all have their big days this month. March is for both of my parents (plus their anniversary!), my brother-in-law, and much of my mom’s family.…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 1/31/15
Posted on January 31, 2015
Happy Super Bowl weekend! I’m actually less excited than I normally would be for the big eating game day because we don’t have any plans this year. Matt’s out of town for most of the weekend for a wedding he is in and Sunday afternoon he’ll be picking L and me up from my parents…
Easy Meyer Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Posted on January 26, 2015
An easy cookie to make with the wonderful flavor of meyer lemons. Today we are celebrating sweet Caroline’s second virtual baby shower! I adore Caroline and am happy to help her celebrate the birth of baby number two! Today’s shower theme is citrus (one of Caroline’s current cravings!) and I just had to go with…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 1/24/15
Posted on January 24, 2015
So I pretty much spent all week with the flu and then poor little L got a cold too. Luckily we both seem to be on the mend now. I actually went out yesterday for the first time in a week (don’t worry, no longer contagious)! My big outing was to Target where I was…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 4
Posted on January 22, 2015
New Mom Real Talk: body image, dieting, working out and all that jazz. Per usual, I have a lot of thoughts on a subject and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. However, I think I need to start this post by being honest and saying that prior to being pregnant, I don’t remember…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 1/1815
Posted on January 16, 2015
I don’t know how, but this week was actually quite productive. I made cookies and some other treats (three new recipes this week, THREE). I'm glad I got so much done because I ended up coming down with the flu at the end of the week. Ugh. Luckily Matt has been around all weekend to…
It Was Me All Along Giveaway and Review
Posted on January 15, 2015
Giving away a copy of the amazing and inspiring book, It Was Me All Along Scroll down for giveaway details Even if you have never read Andie Mitchell’s blog, I can almost guarantee that you will love her book. Beyond being extremely well-written, it is captivating, inspiring and incredibly relatable. For any woman or man…
Super Fun Cookies (aka Oreo, Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Chunk Cookies)
Posted on January 12, 2015
Cookies loaded with chunks of Oreos, Peanut Butter Cups and dark chocolate! Sometimes you just need a cookie full of fun things. For this version, I loaded up my favorite cookie dough with chunks of chocolate, peanut butter cups and chopped Oreos. How could it not be love at first bite? Super Fun Cookies (aka…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 1/10/15
Posted on January 10, 2015
Usually it isn’t until March, or at least February that I’m nagging Matt wondering why we live in the Northeast. In year’s past we joked about moving to San Diego with about a one percent chance of it ever happening.This year, however, as I took a newborn baby in and out of the car sans…
New Mom Real Talk Edition 3
Posted on January 8, 2015
New Mom Real Talk: Breastfeeding A couple of weeks ago someone asked me if I was breastfeeding L, and when I said yes, she asked, “isn’t it the best?” I practically laughed and said, “no, not really”. Truth be told, the last week and a half has been a drastic improvement over the ten weeks…
Peanut Butter Banana Energy Balls {gluten-free, vegan}
Posted on January 5, 2015
A no-bake treat and healthy snack made with just a few ingredients. These naturally gluten-free energy balls are so convenient to have on hand! Every day since L was born, you would think I hadn't eaten in a week. Seriously, I'm so hungry ALL the time. He eats every three hours and I do too.…
Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 1/3/15
Posted on January 3, 2015
Well, a very happy New Year to all of you! I decided to take off from posting after I shared last year’s favorites in order to enjoy as much time with family as possible. Even though I’m not going back to an out-of-home job at this point, I’ve been thinking about the new year as…
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…
