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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 19
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 … Continue reading M&M Kit Kat Cake {Appreciation Post}
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 18
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 … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cup Heath Bar Brown Butter Cookies
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 16
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 … Continue reading Key Lime Crispy Bars with Toasted Marshmallow Cream {Gluten Free} (Guest Post)
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 15 PLUS a GIVEAWAY!
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 14
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 13
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! … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 12
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 11
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 10
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. … Continue reading Lollie’s Blueberry Pie
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 9
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 8
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 6
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 … Continue reading What to Do in San Diego, Part 3
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 5
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, … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 4
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! … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 3
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 2
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 … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 1
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 … Continue reading Big, Chewy, Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Cookies
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 … Continue reading Fluffernutter Chocolate Cake
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 … Continue reading How to Make Macarons and Some Super Bowl Ideas
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 … Continue reading Current Cravings
It is the Friday before Christmas and 99% of the holiday shipments are out the door. As things started to quiet down this week I had a few minutes to reflect on the craziness that has been my life for the past few weeks. What I’ve learned from the holiday rush: Meltdowns happen. Sometimes you … Continue reading The Keep It Sweet Desserts Holiday Rush Part 2
I have so much I want to say and tell you about what is going on here at Keep It Sweet Desserts, but my thoughts are coming through in a pretty chaotic stream of consciousness so I’ll hold off until things calm down a bit! For now, though, I can say, I am SO happy … Continue reading Salted Brown Butter M&M Cookies
SURPRISE!! A few of us are hosting an intimate blogger baby shower for sweet Rachel at The Avid Appetite! Rachel is having a baby girl and I am so thrilled for her and Sean! Rachel is one of my favorite blog friends, we’ve actually had dinner together a couple of times. I’m excited for her … Continue reading Baby Shower Chocolate Clusters for a Virtual Shower!
It’s Thanksgiving morning and after a week of crazy, I’m finally taking a few minutes to sit down, reflect, and just enjoy the holiday that brings together two of my favorite things, food and family. This is the second year that Matt and I are hosting Thanksgiving (although our years of Thanksgiving with friends was … Continue reading A Big Keep It Sweet Desserts Thank You
1 week. 7 days. Some amount of hours that does not feel like enough. That’s how much time there is until Thanksgiving. Don’t get me wrong, I’m so excited for the holiday, but boy did things get crazy really fast! It seems like just yesterday I was in the summer lull and just like that … Continue reading No-Bake Rice Krispie Toffee Fudge Candy Bars
This 5-ingredient pumpkin cake is so good, you would never know it is guilt-free! This past Saturday, I took some of my own advice and set aside a day where no work would be done! It was actually something I scheduled a few weeks ago when the Jewish holidays had me swamped. Scheduling time off … Continue reading Easy Low Fat Pumpkin Sheet Cake
I might be an oatmeal girl most days of the week, but pancakes and other sweet treats will always have a special place in my heart. Often, when we go on vacation, we will try to balance breakfast with an egg white omelet and a side of donuts, pancakes or waffles. We all deserve to … Continue reading Dessert for Breakfast or Breakfast for Dessert
Mini lemon cupcakes with the silkiest lemon buttercream. First off, for those of you who don’t already know, I’m a finalist for a Martha Stewart American Made Award! Not only is this an honor, but it is also an amazing opportunity. The winner will be selected based on VOTES and will be honored at the … Continue reading Mini Lemon Cupcakes with Perfect Silky Buttercream
Well, I think I am officially old. My 28th birthday is on Tuesday and while I know that in the big picture that really isn’t old, I certainly feel it. After a late night out in the city last night, my body is just begging for a day of rest. A big difference from when … Continue reading Banana Brownie Chunk Greek Frozen Yogurt
This year my blog’s birthday feels like something even more special. Although my blog posts have been less frequent than I would like, this part of the website is very special to me. Blogging about my passion is how I figured out my dream… I still can’t believe that I’m running an online bakery and … Continue reading Blog Birthday Giveaway 2.0
Well, I think/hope that this will be the last banana recipe for a little while. As I said before, the banana consumption in my apartment has a direct correlation with our workout frequency and things are finally back to normal at home. We are headed to Napa later this week so the motivation of a … Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bites {Gluten-free} {Vegan}
I was talking to some friends a few weeks ago about working out, eating healthy, etc. For as long as I remember I’ve worked out hard most days of the week and watched what I ate 80% of the time. But when I started running a bakery full-time, things changed. My days got longer and … Continue reading Fudgy Brownie Crunch Banana Ice Cream Pie
This week has been full of ice cream but I’m sending you off on a long weekend with a real bang – I made something frozen and delicious and dare I say it…. healthy! This frozen yogurt is full of great things like nonfat greek yogurt and blueberries, but even better than that it is … Continue reading Blueberry Chocolate Chunk Frozen Yogurt
Moist, flavorful cake full of apple chunks topped with a thick layer of buttery crumb topping. The perfect breakfast or brunch treat! Every time I think I can predict the ebbs and flows of my new business I’m absolutely wrong. But you know what, I’ve never been so happy to be wrong. I really thought that as soon as I got all … Continue reading Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake
Sometimes I think my brain has hit capacity and I can not learn or remember anything else. Things like the day of the week and date are too much to keep track of. All week this week I thought it was the day before. On Tuesday I thought it was Monday, on Wednesday I thought … Continue reading Margarita Cookie Bars
This past weekend was exactly what we needed. Two nights and two days of Matt and I doing only what the two of us wanted to do and of course that revolved around eating. I had actually spend the first part of Friday visiting with my mom and getting in a pre-weekend TRX workout (sore … Continue reading A Weekend Getaway in Philly
How was everyone’s weekend? I can’t help but be envious of anyone who got an Easter basket yesterday. For my entire life I’ve wanted one, is that weird? You better believe that I will be taking advantage of the post-Easter candy sales, though! I hope I can get my hands on some of those solid … Continue reading Chocolate Chunk Meringues
For the record, Matt wanted me to take a picture of my hand over the cake and pretend it was the hand of our little niece or nephew helping in the kitchen. 1) We don’t have any nieces or nephews 2) No one wants to see my hands after twelve hour days in the kitchen … Continue reading Magic Cake Bars for Easter
These days, it is very rare that I make a dessert recipe a second time. Other than what I am selling, I like to constantly try new things and am always on a mission to share something new and creative with you. But sometimes, your friends and family cling onto that cookie you made and … Continue reading Ooey Gooey Peep Stuffed Cookies
Best blondies on the East Coast! – The Today Show “They’re fantastic!” –Fox & Friends “Entrepreneur’s ‘Sweet’ Success Story” – Fox Small Business Center “You’re going to want some scrumptious cookies to serve at tea time and we found them! Keep It Sweet Desserts are so irresistible…” – Chic Luxuries “We’ve searched near and far for years for the … Continue reading Press
Today is my last Monday. And if feels incredible. Ever since I gave my two-weeks notice at work, that heavy feeling that has haunted me for so many Sunday nights and Monday mornings over the past several months has been gone. No more anxieties about what crazy work politics or project stresses might come up … Continue reading Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This week in the series of Joy the Baker spotlight and cook-off posts we were asked to write a review of the full cookbook. And to be honest, I only have positive things to say. The Joy the Baker Cookbook has all of the elements that make me love a cookbook: Beautiful colorful photos for EVERY … Continue reading Simple Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing and a Joy the Baker Book Review
First of all, thank you for the amazing notes of support regarding my news! I am still overwhelmed by the feedback. Now onto deliciousness:-) I dreamt up this dessert a few weeks before I finally had the chance to make it. Really I just thought about a few things I really like: Oreo crust- always … Continue reading Oreo Crusted Brownie Pie with Cream Cheese Icing
A few years ago, I think maybe in college, I sat down with my husband, Matt (then boyfriend), and said, “I am a waste of space. I have no talents, no real hobbies… I’m directionless.” It was a recurring thought I had. So many of my friends can play instruments, sing, write, act, play sports… … Continue reading Keep It Sweet Desserts
Two weeks*. *someone please tell me I’m not jinxing myself I can do anything for two more weeks, right? Keep secrets, work around the clock, do the equivalent of fifteen** jobs… And in two weeks, I will finally be able to tell you what is going on. Share with you what I’ve been wanting to … Continue reading Flaxseed and Cracked Pepper Crackers
It’s Thursday before Super Bowl and you’ve probably seen so many versions of buffalo chicken dip that your head is about to explode with hot sauce. I love the traditional salty/creamy/fried/cheesy items as much as the next person, but it doesn’t mean that we can forget about dessert. So for those of you looking for … Continue reading Fun Pick-Up Desserts for Super Bowl
I think my husband/mother/co-workers/sister/friends/Twitter followers/neighbors/strangers are getting sick of me. To be honest, I’m getting a little sick of me too. No one wants to constantly hear about stress/anxiety/weight gain/impatience and any other complaints that seem to be incessantly on my mind these days. If I didn’t have a constant supply of cookies/cupcakes/brownies/truffles/blondies to share … Continue reading Spiced Cookie Butter Truffles
So here’s the thing. I used to hate lemon desserts. And I used to hate shortbread. But that was when I thought all lemon desserts tasted like the filling to lemon meringue pie (still grosses me out) and all shortbread was boring and flavorless. But at some point in the last couple of years, something … Continue reading Easy Lemon Shortbread Cookies
We are ten days into the new year and I’m feeling a little all over the place. On a regular basis I flip back and forth between being extremely excited about things that are happening and completely overwhelmed by all that I have to do. There are some very big plans that are in the … Continue reading For the Love of Chocolate
Today was my first day back to real life. The early morning alarm, a half-awake trip to the gym, and then that rush to shower, eat breakfast, pack lunch and basically race against the clock to get to the office on time. I didn’t like it. Did I spend the last three weeks recovering from … Continue reading Triple Chocolate Muffins with a Peanut Butter Swirl
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 … Continue reading The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 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 … Continue reading Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting
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 … Continue reading 22 Easy Dessert Recipes that Make You Seem Like a Pro
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 … Continue reading Samplrs Review and Other NYC Foodie Gifts
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 … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Brownie Bites
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 … Continue reading Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread {Guest Post}
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. … Continue reading Chocolate Caramel Apple Bars {Guest Post}
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 … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice & Date Walnut Butter
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 … Continue reading Kitchen Sink Cookies and Bars
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 … Continue reading Cream Cheese Toffee Dip {Guest Post}
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 … Continue reading Mint Chocolate Chip Meringues
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 … Continue reading Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies {Guest Post}
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 … Continue reading Cinnamon & Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Cookies
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 … Continue reading WifeStyle Conference
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 … Continue reading Ice Cream, Pizza, Cupcakes and Why My Pants are Tight
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 … Continue reading Pumpkin S’more Muffins
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 … Continue reading Chocolate Glazed Cookie Cheesecake Pie
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, … Continue reading Jackie’s Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Cookies {Guest Post}
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 … Continue reading Frozen Mocha Brownie Torte
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 … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Scones {Guest Post}
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 … Continue reading Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes and a Special Guest Post
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 … Continue reading Strawberry Banana Bread and Childhood Friends
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 … Continue reading Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
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 … Continue reading It’s Margarita Time
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 … Continue reading Making Your Mother’s Day
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 … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Make Truffles
In case you didn’t know, Julie at Willow Bird Baking is hosting a cheesecake challenge. This girl has made some unbelievable looking cheesecakes and has a hilarious video with some delicious results. I don’t know how she came up with so many wonderful flavor combinations but I’m glad she did! You all know I have … Continue reading Lemon Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
Living in NYC, we don’t go to the same restaurant twice unless it is really good. Last time we went to Flex Mussels, we had a wonderful experience, and I have not been able to get the deep fried whoopie pie out of my head since! So when our friends suggested Flex Mussels for dinner … Continue reading Back to Flex Mussels
My sister’s 23rd birthday is coming up, and she is having a cocktail party* to celebrate. The color scheme for the evening is black and white so I am helping out by baking desserts with those colors. The first thing that came to my mind was black and white cheesecake bars. That is slightly ironic … Continue reading Black and White and Loving Vanilla Bean
It was fun seeing all of the questions you had! I love that I write a blog that is primarily about dessert and I got several questions about my exercise;-) Your questions are answered below and will be incorporated into the FAQ page when the blog “makeover” is complete! What’s your favorite kind (brand) of … Continue reading My First FAQ
*Check out the ask me anything post, good questions coming in so far **Check out the discussion on my Vegan Challenge in the Comments section After the successful Lemon Pound Cake, I figured I should try a few other desserts with different flavor profiles. Don’t worry, I’ll always come back to my true love peanut … Continue reading Chocolate Cherry Maple Cookies
Note: This post is a reflection of my week-long Vegan Challenge. I thought it would be an interesting change of pace from the norm. This post does not cover the ethical rationale behind a Vegan diet. I’m not Vegan. I’m not even Vegetarian. I don’t keep kosher either. When I diet, I use plans like … Continue reading The Vegan Challenge
Every time I visit my parents, my mom and I email constantly the week before about what we will bake. There are always too many things for us to try, so it’s usually a pretty fattening special looking recipe that makes the cut. Last weekend we made Picky Palate’s Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookie Sandwiches and … Continue reading For the Chocoholics
I used to have an aversion to lemon desserts. Lemon meringue pie? No thank you. Lemon bars? Don’t tease me with that powdered sugar topping. Lemon cake? Eh. Truthfully, I have an initial reaction to any dessert lacking chocolate that involves a little bit of apprehension. Even though I adore ice cream, plain vanilla will … Continue reading Lighter Lemon Pound Cake
Happy almost Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, I thought I would take a step back from the craziness of life to think about everything I am thankful for. Life can be so stressful. Most people, including myself, take so many of the important things for granted on a daily basis and get stressed about … Continue reading Thanks.
